I Am Small

Mimi is very small for her age. It's very hard on her because she can't do a lot of things that her friends can do. Even when they remind her of all of her advantages –like having a lot of secret places, winning at hide-and-seek, or always being in the front of the school group portrait–, she still feels frustrated. She manages to see some positive pros, but really, her friends don't get it. Until the day when a surprise awaits her at home that will completely change her point of view.

It is a great book for kids who feel frustrated, angry or jealous of others because of their sizes. The book talks about all the pros and cons of being small from the kid's perspective, and emphasizes a lot on her feelings. The happy ending is a pleasant and very nice twist. A great narration translated from French, and lovely watercolor illustrations.

Thank you NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Read and reviewed: 2018-11-15

One of the hardest things about being little is being little. It makes it difficult to do things other people can. But maybe there are good things about it....and maybe others are even smaller than you....

This is a book that tackles one of the most difficult things children face, and it handles it with aplomb. The illustrations are beautiful, too.