Small in the City (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780823442614)

It can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but this child has some good advice for a very special friend in need.

Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award
A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year
Winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal

It can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but it helps to know you're not alone.

When you're small in the city, people don't see you, and loud sounds can scare you, and knowing what to do is sometimes hard. But this little kid knows what it's like, and knows the neighborhood. And a little friendly advice can go a long way.

Alleys can be good shortcuts, but some are too dark.

Or, there are lots of good hiding places in the city, like under a mulberry bush or up a walnut tree.

And, if the city gets to be too much, you're always welcome home, where it's safe and quiet.

In the first book that he has both written and illustrated, award-winning artist Sydney Smith spins a quiet, contemplative tale about seeing a big world through little eyes.

Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award
An ALA Notable Children's Book
A New York Times Best Children's Book
A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year
An NPR Best Kids Book of the Year
A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title
A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year
A Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Best Picture Book of the Year
Named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, the Horn Book, Shelf Awareness, and many more!
A Booklist Editors' Choice
A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book
Winner of the German Youth Literature Prize

Author: Sydney Smith
ISBN-10: 0823442616
ISBN-13: 9780823442614
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
Language: English
Published: 09/03/2019
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.10h x 7.20w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 505335 / Small in the City

Award: Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/08/2019
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2019 pg. 141
School Library Journal 09/01/2019 pg. 107
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2019 - Book Of Special Distinction
Shelf Awareness 11/26/2019
Booklist 09/01/2019 pg. 115
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2019 pg. 77
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
BookPage 08/01/2019