Meet a little boy who lives in an apartment that his parents think is too small for their family.... but he has a whole different take on the space that they live in. This is his story.
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Our Big Little Place
Authored by James A. Conan
Illustrated by Nicolle Lalonde
* Age Range: 4-7
* Grade Level: K-2
* Hardcover: 36 pages
* Publisher: Annick Press
* Pub. Date: September 10, 2019
* Language: English
Editorial Review
“A gentle family tale that reflects the diversity of a big city . . . This playful story proves that small spaces can feel large with a little imagination.” —Kirkus Reviews, 06/10/19
(Kirkus Reviews)
A lovely and inventive story about the power of imaginative play and the importance of a place to call home. Written by a debut author as a tribute to community, urban living, and shared spaces.
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The Story
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!!!!!
Meet the Author
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The Story
This story is told through the eyes of a little imaginative boy that lives in a very small place with his mom and dad. His backyard is a space between the high-rise buildings. He and his mom play basketball with a net that attaches to his bedroom door. They use a soft ball so nothing gets broken. His favourite game to play with his dad is hide and seek in the morning before dad leaves for work. To make it fair they must close the blinds and make the room dark because that makes it more challenging.
His parents think the place is too cramped but the little boy sees it in a totally different light. When he looks outside his window he is able see the whole city and when the sun has set he observes that the night is still bright and the lights only stop where the sky starts. He, his parents, and his Aunt Elizabeth play make-believe games together and if it is a rainy day he calls on his friends Lauren and Isaac to meet him in the hallway and they turn the hallway into a racetrack. They zoom back and forth causing some mayhem to the neighbours.
The illustrations are kid-friendly, full of activity, details and fun. The boy does not feel confined one bit. Because of his imaginative play, which involves his family and friends, he loves his small home and all that it has to offer. At a tender young age he knows that home is where the heart is and his heart is happy and content just where he lives. This is a wonderful debut book by the author.
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!!!!!
Meet the Author
James A. Conan is a chef by day and writer by night. Our Big Little Place is his first picture book. He lives in Toronto.
About the illustrator
I'm an illustrator and graphic artist living in Toronto, Canada.
I graduated with a Bachelors of Design - Illustration from OCAD University, and am available to collaborate on freelance projects. I'm interested in topics relating to the natural world, female achievements and history, but I love to learn about new things and am always excited to try something new.
In my off time I enjoy reading, vegan cooking, spooky stories and exploring the outdoors. I live with my engineering boyfriend and my beloved robot vacuum.
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