A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey.
In Small’s world, everything is small – her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything – and everything – can happen.
Small’s Big Dream is the first picture book from Manjeet Mann, with artwork by exciting debut illustrator Amanda Quartey.
Small’s Big Dream is a beautifully illustrated book that carries a vital, empowering message at its heart.
The story introduces the reader to a young girl called Small. Everything in Small’s world is small, yet despite everything in her world being small, this young girl with a curious and creative mind has big dreams. But Small has heard that small people shouldn’t have big dreams, so she tries her best to lock her dreams deep inside her. However, when night falls, her dreams refuse to be contained. They begin to grow rapidly, becoming far too magnificent and powerful to hide. Eventually, they take over completely, freeing Small to truly believe in herself and realise that anyone can achieve greatness, no matter how small they may seem.T
his is a wonderfully empowering book about the importance of self-belief and resilience, which is likely to capture the imaginations of its readers encouraging them to dream big and stand tall.
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