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Me Tall, You Small

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An excellent story about a Small and their Tall :) The illustrations in this book make it something special. Definitely worth a read for those alone.

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I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion of the book, or the content of my review.
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This was a cute book that talks about the differences and similarities of parents and children. It was told using simple two word phrases. You are shown things that they do together and how they each do it differently. "Me Guide. You Scout." And how they are the same. "You CHOMP. You Chomp." At the end of the day they love each other regardless of their differences. I think that this would be a good book to read to a baby/toddler.

4/5 ⭐

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Who would have thought a book about two weasels would be so touching and heartwarming?! This sweet book touches on the relationship between a parent and a child and the drawings are simple but so endearing. The words match the illustrations perfectly and the words and pictures combined cannot help but bring a smile to the reader's face. A series of vignettes showing different moments of any regular day in the life. I particularly liked the 'You and me as we should be', which sees a parent and child (weasel) snuggled up on the couch with mess and mayhem on the floor around them.

Thank you for the ARC Netgalley. This is certainly a book to buy so I can share it with my daughter as I know she will love it as much as I do.

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This is a very simple book. it does not per say have a story to it. It basically shows the difference in the lifestyle roles between Adult and child using mouse like critters in day to day life. My favorite page is the page where the adult is laying down with a haggard look on its face and the small one is doing flips. The page simply says: Me: tired You: wired. Got a love it.

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I liked this very simple story about a dad (at least I think it's a dad) and his young child. They spend the day together doing very simple things and the whole story follows a very repetitive format-you something, me something. What I liked about it was the simplicity. The pictures show you what's going on and would allow for some conversation about all sorts of things. The vocabulary is nice and the pictures are nice without being overly sweet or feeling condescending. The limitation of this book is that it is so simple. It's really meant for the littlest kids, which is fine.

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I thought that this book was lovely! It's a cute tale that focuses on the bond between parent and child and how they ca seem like opposites at times, but are the perfect match. The illustrations are lovely its short and easy to follow and understand and would definitely recommend this to pre-school/early years children to read with their parents.

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The book shows many daily situations between a kid and a parent as bath time, shopping, in a playground, and it is tell in only a few words, comparing both. The story is funny and sweet, and the illustrations cute and smartly simple.

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This book was a very enjoyable and light story with delightful images.

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This delightful book showcases the loving relationship between an adult and a child. The specific identity of each is not disclosed so the reader is free to interpret whether it be mother, father, grandmother, caregiver, friend adult or boy, girl child. The book documents snippets of their daily life as two very caring weasels journey through it.

The simple playful language presented in paired phrases has the happy duo kicking a soccer ball, licking an ice cream cone, goofing around in a bubble bath and chomping sausages at the dinner table ... and treasuring every moment that they spend together. At the end of a very full and exhausting day the contented two curl up together on the couch to share their favourite storybook. They succumb to the Sandman's call and drift off to sleep snuggling close together. The book is heartwarming and inspiring. You are reminded of the value of seizing the moments of time you are allotted and enjoying them with your little ones to the max.

The artwork enhances the words and makes them come alive. The book is a celebration of love and togetherness. It reminds us that happiness and the strong bonds that knit hearts together can never be broken. Carp diem! I highly recommend this book.

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I loved this simple, yet touching book. Two weasels, a parent and child, showcase all the things they do together. The simple text of not quite opposites, show the relationship between them. The illustrations are adorable and the loving bond is obvious in the simple pictures. As I read this I remembered when my children were young, "me tired, you wired", "me no, you yes", "me kiss, you smooch" and so on. This is a perfect book for a parent and pre-school child to read over and over. A must for every family library.

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I loved the twist on the opposites theme in “Me Tall, You Small!"

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Me Tall, You Small, by Lilli L'Arronge is an adorable easy read for young children. It's very cute and colorful illustrations keep the children's attention. Even with only a few words per page, it sends a wonderful message.

4****

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Super cute book with an easily read story. Loved the weasels, especially the illustrations of when they were eating, being goofy, and when the parent is pulling the kid out of the store.

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I received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
A story similarities and differences between a parent and child weasel. It is cute and could be read to a child in a way that they guess what the next page will be.

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A cute tale that touches a bit on opposites but focuses mostly on the bond between parent and child. Recommended for one on one reading between parents and young (pre-preschool) children.

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Absolutely precious. Sweet ending, and I love the artwork.

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This would be a delightful book for toddlers, with its simple phrases and endearing illustrations, highlighting the many small moments that contribute to the bond between parent and child.

While it ignores traditional syntax and this usually bothers me (I cannot read Junie B. Jones books to my students because I refuse to be an accessory to grammaricide, if I can help it), it is obviously not the only verbal engagement that a child would have with his/her parent, thus these particular word choices add a sense of whimsy to the text, in this case.

Me Tall, You Small could potentially act as a springboard for further discussions and activities that promote strong oral language in young learners.

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Me Tall, You Small is so incredibly cute. This is the kind of kids book that will become a family favorite, read time and time again. Very sweet little story with the most adorable illustrations. A great addition to all libraries.

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It's so simple, but so sweet and cute! Easy for young kids to follow along and easy for parents to make it interactive. Loved it!

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This is a translated book that originally was published in Germany in 2014. It is simple, and sweet. Smart and neat.

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