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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
informational fiction
Copyright Year
2019-09-03
Page Count
40
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9780823442614
Themes
city life
conquering fear
self confidence

Small in the City

Written and Illustrated by Sydney Smith

It 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 mulberry bush or up a walnut tree.

And, if the city gets to be too much, you're always welcome home, where it's safe and quiet.

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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
informational fiction
Copyright Year
2019-09-03
Page Count
40
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9780823442614
Themes
city life
conquering fear
self confidence
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