Small in the City

'It’s a masterpiece of thick, blurry lines and drifting snow, framing a child’s solitary yet celebratory experience of urban life.' BookTrust

'As with all the best picture books, the real story begins on the final page.' The Times, Best Books of the Year 2019

'A stunning piece of work; thank you Sydney Smith.' The School Librarian

'Looking for something a little different for an imaginative child who likes art? Look no further.' The Irish Independent, Children’s Books of the Year

'Featured in The Bookseller's September Previews.' The Bookseller

'The Canadian writer-illustrator taps into the mind of a child who has lost her cat in this heart-stopping book. It’s a sophisticated statement for a child; she knows true love is not possessive.' The Times (Saturday Review)

'Smith’s beautifully simple words combine perfectly with vivid illustrations of the awesome and sometimes frightening sights and structures of the city. This book offers a wonderfully fresh child’s eye view of the urban landscape.' Children’s Books Ireland

'This exceptional picture book about a little child in a big city … As with all the best picture books, the real story starts on the final page.' The Times

'As you turn the pages, Sydney Smith’s masterful storytelling allows you to glimpse exactly who this advice is for, leading to a powerful, heartrending realisation...' Primary Times

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