Not So Tall for Six

by Dianna Aston (2008, Charlesbridge, 14.95/hardback)
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Meet Kylie Bell, the not-so-tallest one in the first grade. Kylie Bell may be small, but she never lets size get her down. Nope. Kylie Bell is brave. But when that bully-boy Rusty Jacks slithers around her like a half-starved rattlesnake, what is Kylie Bell to do? Can she keep hold of her courage, not to mention her good manners? Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 9”...32 pages]

Think Big!

by Nancy Carlson (2005, Carolrhoda Books, 15.95/hardback)
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Vinney is frustrated about being one of the smallest children at school, but when he takes his mother's advice and thinks big for a day, he discovers that there are advantages to being small. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 10.5”...32 pages]

Big Al and Shrimpy

by Andrew Clements (2002, Simon, 6.99)
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In this companion to the best-selling Big Al, we meet Shrimpy, the smartest fish in all the sea. Although Shrimpy wants to be just like Big Al, admired and respected by all, the other fish want nothing to do with someone so teeny and insignificant. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 8.5”...40 pages]

Big Al

by Andrew Clements (1988, Aladdin, 6.99)
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Big Al, a large, ugly fish, longs for friends. But all the other fish flee whenever he approaches them. Then one day in a display of strength and heroism, Big Al proves that the true test of a friend is how he acts—not how he looks. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 8”...32 pages]

Giant Jack

by Birte Muller (2002, North-South Books, 15.95/hardback)
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From the beginning, Jack was much bigger than his sisters and far too clumsy to join in their games. Many laugh at him. But when Mother Mouse explains to Jack that his difference is what makes him so special, Jack is transformed. Color. Grades K-3. [11.5” x 8.5”...32 pages]

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

by Patty Lovell (2001, Putnam, 15.99/hardback)
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When Molly Lou has to start in a new school, Ronald Durkin makes fun of her height and her buck teeth. But Molly has learned a lot from her grandma and knows just how to put him in his place. In a very surprising and satisfying way. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 9”...32 pages]

The Adventures of Tom Thumb

by Marianna Mayer (2001, SeaStar Books, 15.95/hardback)
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Though just the size of his father's thumb, Tom is eager to prove he can do anything a full-size boy can do—only better. No matter what obstacles he encounters, Tom uses his wits and courage to find his way back home, and proves without a doubt that size truly is not a measure of a man. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 11.5”...32 pages]

A Brave Little Princess

by Beatrice Masini (1999, Barefoot Books, 15.99/hardback)
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Little Princess Leonora is hurt by the comments people make about her size. She knows that everyone thinks she is far too small to be a real princess. Then, one day, her grandmother, the Queen Mother, tells her about her grandfather. This tale of a heroic little girl shows that no matter how small we feel, if we can find the courage, we can realize our hopes and fulfill our dreams. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 12”...40 pages]

Dudley: The Little Terrier That Could

by Stephen Green-Armytage (1999, Abrams, 12.95/hardback)
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Dudley is worried. All his life, he has been smaller than most of the other dogs he meets. Even when he does grow a bit, the other dogs grow more. A Jack Russell Terrier feels tiny compared to humans and other dogs, so he embarks on a training program to improve his athletic skills and self-confidence. 45 color photos. Grades K-3. [8” x 8”...32 pages]

Daphne Eloise Slater, Who's Tall for Her Age

by Gina Willner-Pardo (1997, Clarion Books, 15.00/hardback)
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Daphne Eloise Slater loves most everything about school—except Leonard DiMaggio, the rottenest kid in third grade. He teases her about her height, making her wish for the first time that she weren't so tall. When Leonard gives Daphne the perfect opportunity to get back at him, she doesn't. A chapter book. Color. Grades 3-6. [7” x 9”...40 pages]

Sunflower Sal

by Janet Anderson (1997, Whitman, 6.95)
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Sal feels she's too big and clumsy to sew the quilts she longs to make. Then one day Sal takes a look at the giant sunflowers that have sprung up behind the barn. Color. Grades 1-5. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

Never Sell Yourself Short

by Stephanie Riggs (2001, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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Fourteen-year-old Josh was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. In this photo essay, Josh talks about his life, describing the challenges he faces along with his plans for the future. Grades 1-8. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

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