Description

From acclaimed picture book maker Barry Falls, a pitch-perfect story about being GIANT . . . even when you’re tiny!

Tiny the giant lives in a shoe, and as the smallest giant in the land, he is always overlooked. But, when a HUGE and dastardly troll comes along, could it be Tiny’s diminutive size (along with his HUGE courage) that saves the day?

A joyfully exuberant rhyming story about being seen, heard and accepted – however small you may be!

From the critically acclaimed creator of It’s Your World Now, Dare We Be Dragons and Alone!, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022.

Publisher Review

Praise for Alone!:

‘[A] cracking picture book… With brilliant narrative illustrations and catchy rhyming verse, this story is perfect for reading aloud’

– School Reading List

‘Wonderful play between image and text! Rhythm, rhyme, humour, an invitation to explore and look closely and a lovely message to boot. All very carefully and lovingly put together’

– Mat Tobin, education influencer

‘[A] beautiful, funny and thoughtfully created picture book which will inspire little ones to embrace life, however hard that sometimes seems, and to relish the rewards of living happily together. […] This is the perfect book to read out loud and help children understand that life is fun… even when it’s not running smoothly!’

– Lancashire Evening Post

‘The rhymes and the clever and funny illustrations are wonderful entertainment, and the whole is an excellent romp’

– Books for Keeps magazine

‘What a truly lovely story, fully of delightful characters with lessons for us all to learn. The story is beautifully told in rhyme that makes the story flow along with pace and humour … The illustrations are delightful and really bring out the character of each of the animals and people.’

– Armadillo Magazine

‘Ivy finds this heartwarming book really funny and she’s drawn to the bold, brightly coloured illustrations. The rhyme scheme is really tight so it’s an absolute pleasure to read aloud. I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve read it at bedtime since it arrived!’

– Ivy’s Library

‘There’s much to enjoy about this book. Barry Falls’ quirky illustrations are a wry delight.’

– Red Reading Hub

‘The bright illustrations and rhyming text make this a great tale to share with others’

– Storytime Magazine

‘We LOVE this book! It’s funny, heartwarming and gorgeously illustrated. A definite winner for us!’

– Rosie’s Library