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3.5 

A Small Thing . . . but Big

By Tony Johnston & Hadley Hooper
A Small Thing . . . but Big by Tony Johnston & Hadley Hooper digital book - Fable

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Lizzie and her mom go to the park. That's where Lizzie meets an elderly man and his companion, Cecile, a dog about her size.

But Lizzie is afraid of dogs, so she'll have to rely on her new friend to help her take things one step at a time.

Getting over your fears may seem like a small thing . . . but it sure can feel big.

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3.5
“Pleasing illustrations, and a brave young protagonist. A simple story about a little one gently encouraged to overcome her fear of dogs (with positive results) - a small thing, but big!”

About Tony Johnston

Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than a hundred beloved children's books. She lives with her family in San Marino, California, where she grew up.

Hadley Hooper works as an editorial illustrator for numerous magazines and newspapers. In 2011 she illustrated Here Come the Girl Scouts! by Shana Corey. The Iridescence of Birds was her second picture book and first for Roaring Brook Press. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

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