Teeny Tiny Toady
No. of pages 40
Published: 2016
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In "Teeny Tiny Toady" by Jill Esbaum, readers are introduced to a small toad who is determined to find his place in a big, bustling world. Despite his tiny size, he embarks on an adventurous journey, navigating through various obstacles and meeting other creatures along the way. With each encounter, Teeny Tiny Toady shows resilience and courage, proving that even the smallest beings can have a significant impact. This charming tale celebrates self-acceptance, friendship, and the idea that being different can lead to wonderful experiences and connections. Vibrant illustrations complement the heartwarming story, making it a delightful read for young children. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 40 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2016 by Sterling Publishing Co Inc .
JILL ESBAUM is the author of several picture books, including Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-Comin'!, illustrated by Adam Rex. She lives on a farm in Dixon, Iowa. Jill Esbaum lives on a farm in Dixon, IA and is the award-winning author of many picture books. She also enjoys writing a variety of non-fiction books for National Geographic Kids. Keika Yamaguchi graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, and now lives in La Crescenta, CA. A former Walt Disney lmagineering intern, she's illustrated a number of children's books, including Puddle Pug (Sterling).
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"When her mom and all her brothers are trapped in a bucket, it's time for Teeny Tiny Toady to screw her courage to the sticking place and hop to the rescue. As big of eyes, personality, and emotion as she is tiny and pink of body in Yamaguchi's swampy ground-level scenes, Teeny is 'toadally' terrific. Shoved to the rear by her seven hulking brothers after bursting through the door with the news of their mother's plight, Teeny hops behind, 'wishing she could be a bigger, stronger, / hero kind of toad.' Then, when her comically dim-bulb brothers not only fail to tip the bucket over, but manage (after ignoring or co-opting several of her savvy suggestions) to fall in themselves, it's left up to her: " 'I'm too little, ' Teeny blubbered. 'I can't do it! Not alone!' / But she had to, had to, had to. / Tiny Teeny, / on her own." One unlikely but successful stratagem later, everyone is free, jubilant, and praising their diminutive rescuer. " 'You're a hero!' / 'What a kid!' / 'Wanna ride home on my shoulders, Sis?' " No surprise--"She absolutely did!" Yamaguchi's illustrations are every bit as adorable as Teeny, her wee pink form hilarious when juxtaposed with her brothers', who resemble warty tennis balls with limbs. A triumphant reaffirmation of the truth that large hearts can beat in small chests, told in playful verse that gallops along with nary a stumble." --Kirkus