Volume 1 Number 9
August 11, 1995

Revenge of the Small Small.
Jean Little.
Toronto: Puffin Books, 1995. Unpaginated, paper, $6.99.
ISBN 0-14-055563-3.

Grades K - 3 / Ages 4 - 8.

Review by Joan Payzant.

Revenge of the Small Small will particularly appeal to youngest children who are often hurt by their older brothers' or sisters' insensitive remarks or failure to include them in their activities. Jean Little's insight into the frustrations felt by Patsy, the baby of the Small family, has produced an excellent story that concludes satisfyingly with Patsy taking a surprising action against her older brothers and sister.

Janet Wilson's beautiful illustrations (reminiscent of Norman Rockwell paintings) team up perfectly with Jean Little's writing. Both author and illustrator capture the moods of the children in situations that will be familiar to readers whether they be four or forty. A perfect choice for school libraries, or a child's gift.

Highly recommended.

Joan Payzant is a retired teacher/librarian in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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