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I don't want to be small

By Laura Ellen Anderson

When a teddy bear gets stuck, can being small become surprisingly useful?

funny · warm-hearted · uplifting · playful

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing Humour

What is I don't want to be small about?

A little boy is tired of being small. He wishes he could grow taller so he can be like his friends and his big brother. Then his teddy bear gets stuck high up in a tree, and even a very tall friend cannot reach it. As the two friends work together to rescue the bear, the boy discovers that being small can have its advantages. A warm, funny story about friendship, teamwork and learning to appreciate who you are.

About the author

Laura Ellen Anderson is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating fun, imaginative stories for children. She is best known for her popular Amelia Fang series, which follows the adventures of a friendly young vampire. Laura enjoys drawing, inventing new characters, and hopes to inspire young readers to use their own imaginations.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

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