{"product_id":"the-tale-of-the-tiny-man-9781776574094","title":"The Tale of the Tiny Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA classic picture book from Sweden with a very happy ending about feeling lonely and finding friends. It is possible, after all, to have more than one friend!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A touching picture book that explores learning how to make and share friends, feelings of being left out and discovering group dynamics. Packed full of emotion, this hardback picture book also teaches young children about self-esteem and empathy. A perfect story to read aloud with preschoolers or for young children just starting out at reading by themselves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A much-loved classic children's story in Sweden, this celebratory edition features new illustrations from Eva Eriksson, illustrator of the \u003cstrong\u003eMy Happy Life \u003c\/strong\u003eseries. It has also been made into a successful theatre show. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Barbro Lindgren is a pioneering children's author from Sweden. She has won many international awards, including the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Eva Eriksson is one of the best-loved illustrators in Sweden, whose awards include the Astrid Lindgren prize and the August award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other books by Barbro Lindgren\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoda Pop\u003cbr\u003e Max's Wagon\u003cbr\u003e Max's Bath\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other books illustrated by Eva Eriksson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Happy Life \u003c\/strong\u003eseries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Dad Showed Me the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Tale of the Tiny Man\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"This book truly does deserve its 'classic' status.\"--Betsy Bird, \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Audiences will be 'pleased as punch' over the man's turn in fortunes.\"--\u003cem\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sensitive, atmospheric story depicting the fragility and rewards of friendship.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Though-provoking and evocative with atmospheric illustrations, this is a memorable picture book story of friendship, understanding and acceptance that will resonate with younger readers.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Reading List\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[C]an serve as a good starting point for a discussion with children about emotions relating to exclusion or inclusion.\"--\u003cem\u003eFive Books, Best Kids Books for 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"And o! The drama! The pathos! The desolation! The joy! It's ALL THE FEELINGS. And if the children in your life ask you to read it to them over and over and then some more, don't be surprised.\" --\u003cem\u003eSeven Impossible Things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eSoda Pop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"There's a sublime sort of craziness to it that catches me unawares every time. Neither Soda Pop nor Mazarin nor Dartanyong speaks a single word of sense, but they will be my friends for life.\" --Astrid Lindgren, author of \u003cem\u003ePippi Longstocking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Praise for \u003cstrong\u003eMy Happy Life \u003c\/strong\u003eseries\u003cbr\u003e \"If only all early chapter books were this beautifully conceived.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003cem\u003eWhen Dad Showed Me the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Gentle humor pervades this father-son tale in the nicest way.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, Starred Review, Best International Picture Books of 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLindgren, Barbro:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eBarbro Lindgren\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pioneering children's author from Sweden. She has written more than 100 books for all ages and been translated into more than 30 languages. Her many awards include the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEriksson, Eva:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eEva Eriksson\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the world's great illustrators. Her awards include the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the August Award and she is consistently nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award.","brand":"Gecko Press (Tm)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449489756434,"sku":"9781776574094","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dd18ed70-99e2-42c7-aa6d-aa4b9fc0ad84.jpg?v=1729745172","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-tale-of-the-tiny-man-9781776574094","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}