Small in the City illustrator-Philip C. Stead 12 full-color plates and numerous

12 full-color plates and numerous b&w illustrations

the experience is surprisingly cathartic

but still excited about his prize

Told in the funny

until a storm of unidentified dragons arrives on her shore

Small in the City illustrator-Philip C. Stead 12 full-color plates and numerousIt 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