It’s Great to be Small!
It’s Great to be Small! by Jane Simmons is an illustrated children’s book published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2013. This 24-page story follows Ebba, a baby elephant who feels disheartened about being the smallest in her group. Through her encounter with Tiny the mouse, Ebba learns an important lesson about self-worth and the significance of inner qualities over outward appearances.
Readers will find a beautifully illustrated narrative that emphasizes themes of self-esteem and personal growth. The book features a familiar setting and encourages children to engage with the story through a map that helps recap Ebba’s experiences. This edition is suitable for young readers and aligns with educational topics such as social development and language arts, making it a valuable addition to any child’s library.
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Ebba the baby elephant doesn’t like being the smallest elephant in her group. When she meets Tiny the mouse, though, Ebba realises that it’s not how big you are on the outside that matters! A beautifully illustrated story by well-known children’s book author Jane Simmons.
* Ebba the baby elephant doesn’t like being the smallest elephant in her group. When she meets Tiny the mouse, though, Ebba realises that it’s not how big you are on the outside that matters! A beautifully illustrated story by well-known children’s book author Jane Simmons.
* Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.
* Children can recap things in the story that Ebba was scared of using the story map on pages 14-15.
* Text type: A story with a familiar setting
* Curriculum links: Citizenship: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
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