{"product_id":"books-small-in-the-city-by-sydney-smith","title":"Small in the City","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but this child has some good advice for a very special friend in need.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award\u003cbr\u003e A New York Times\/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e Winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but it helps to know you're not alone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When you're small in the city, people don't see you, and loud sounds can scare you, and knowing what to do is sometimes hard. But this little kid knows what it's like, and knows the neighborhood. And a little friendly advice can go a long way.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alleys can be good shortcuts, but some are too dark.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Or, there are lots of good hiding places in the city, like under a mulberry bush or up a walnut tree.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e And, if the city gets to be too much, you're always welcome home, where it's safe and quiet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In the first book that he has both written and illustrated, award-winning artist Sydney Smith spins a quiet, contemplative tale about seeing a big world through little eyes. He is the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children's books.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWinner of the Governor General's Literary Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn ALA Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn NPR Best Kids Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Best Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNamed a Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e Blue Ribbon Boo\u003c\/b\u003ek\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWinner of the German Youth Literature Prize\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508699652369,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780823442614.jpg?v=1778151910","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-small-in-the-city-by-sydney-smith","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}