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Tale of the Tiny Man
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"A sensitive, atmospheric story depicting the fragility and rewards of friendship."
» Kirkus Reviews
There was once a tiny man. One day, at the first sign of spring, he decided to pin a note to a tree that said FRIEND WANTED. Then he sat down on the step to wait.
After ten days, he woke to find a cold nose in his hand.
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There was once a tiny man. One day, at the first sign of spring, he decided to pin a note to a tree that said FRIEND WANTED. Then he sat down on the step to wait.
After ten days, he woke to find a cold nose in his hand. Beside him was a big dog with a beautiful curve in its tail.
The tiny man had made a friend at last.
They play and walk and laugh every day. But then the girl in the polka dot dress comes to the step. The little man watches as the dog put his soft muzzle into the girl’s hand and worries that he has lost his only friend.
The Tale of the Tiny Man is a touching picture book about loneliness that has a very happy ending. It is possible, after all, to have more than one friend.
After ten days, he woke to find a cold nose in his hand. Beside him was a big dog with a beautiful curve in its tail.
The tiny man had made a friend at last.
They play and walk and laugh every day. But then the girl in the polka dot dress comes to the step. The little man watches as the dog put his soft muzzle into the girl’s hand and worries that he has lost his only friend.
The Tale of the Tiny Man is a touching picture book about loneliness that has a very happy ending. It is possible, after all, to have more than one friend.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Gecko Press
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781776574094
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 20 x 17 cm
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"A sensitive, atmospheric story depicting the fragility and rewards of friendship."
» Kirkus Reviews
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"Thought-provoking and evocative with atmospheric illustrations, this is a memorable picture book story of friendship, understanding and acceptance that will resonate with younger readers."
» School Reading List
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Barbro Lindgren touches on the very human need to connect showing a longing that is heartbreaking. Her timeless text combines effortlessly with the moody illustrations by Eva Eriksson, capturing the yearning and melancholy of a tiny man with a big heart.
» The Children's Book Council of Australia
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"Audiences will also be “pleased as punch” over the man’s turn in fortunes."
» Foreword Reviews
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"This book truly does deserve its 'classic' status."
» Betsy Bird, US
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