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I am small / Qin Leng.
With beautifully composed watercolor illustrations, Qin Leng recalls her own childhood in this story about a little girl who has always been the smallest: smallest of the family, smallest in school, smallest in a crowd. The girl faces her own set of challenges, but her loving parents and an unexpected visitor might change her perception for good.
Record details
- ISBN: 1525301152
- ISBN: 9781525301155
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2018.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Je suis petite. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 18.99 |
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| Subject: | Stature > Juvenile fiction. Families > Juvenile fiction. Schools > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | GRO JP Leng | 31681020089595 | PICTURE | Checked out | 12/11/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
An authorial debut by the award-winning illustrator of Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen follows the experiences of a petite youngster who is unhappy about her tiny stature, before a surprise helps her discover something special about being little. 2, first printing. - Grand Central Pub
Mimi is so little, âI might as well be called Mini,â she says. Everyone is taller than her, even the family dog! She can barely reach the bottom of the blackboard at school and isn't tall enough to see all the pretty cakes in the display case at the bakery. Though her friends try to tell her there are lots of advantages to being her size --- like fitting into the best hiding places and easily scooting to the front of the cafeteria line --- to Mimi, being small is the worst. But then one day, she hears that there's a surprise waiting for her at home. A very little surprise. And Mimi is about to discover a little something about being little.In her authorial debut, award-winning illustrator Qin Leng has crafted a delightful picture book with a fresh twist on the themes of self-acceptance, growing up, and the arrival of a new sibling. Youngest siblings and small children everywhere will find a kindred spirit in Mimi and will appreciate her change in perspective when --- for the first time --- she sees herself through the eyes of someone smaller than her. Qin Leng's simple but poignant illustrations use gentle humor to highlight how Mimi fits in her world. This is a terrific book for sparking conversations about personal development and self-esteem. It also aligns with character education lessons on self-respect and resilience. - Grand Central Pub
A very big story about a very small girl.Mimi is so much littler than everyone, âI might as well be called Mini,â she says. Everyone is taller than her, even the family dog! Though there are advantages --- like fitting into the best hiding places --- to Mimi, being small is the worst. But then one day, a surprise shows up at home. A very little surprise. And Mimi begins to realize that being little is just a matter of perspective.The perfect book for any child trying to find their place in the world.
