Review for The Small, the Tall, and the Most Important of All by Kyle William Morton Denis Alonso (illustrator), Claudia Milan (illustrator)

 The Small, the Tall, and the Most Important of All by Kyle William Morton Denis Alonso (illustrator), Claudia Milan (illustrator)

Published:  July 23, 2024 by Blue Balloon Books

32 pages, Hardcover

 

Taken from Amazon:  Embark on a whimsical journey with 'The Small, the Tall, And the Most Important of All,' a tender tale that celebrates the power of self-acceptance and the magic of a change in perspective. Through the eyes of Kyle, a young boy who feels overshadowed by his taller peers, this story invites children to explore their own feelings of belonging and uniqueness.

Feeling small in a playground of giants, Kyle grapples with his place in a world where he doesn't quite fit the mold. With a twirl of his colorful kaleidoscope, he embarks on a series of vivid daydreams, envisioning himself as a key player in a team, an intrepid tree-climber, and even a daring astronaut voyaging into the cosmos.

Each imagined adventure brings with it a revelation—Kyle's size may be modest, but his dreams and determination are boundless. The kaleidoscope serves as a metaphor for the different lenses through which we can view our lives, teaching Kyle—and young readers—that our perceived weaknesses can be our greatest strengths.

As Kyle learns to embrace his stature and see his world through a new lens, he discovers that his attitude and inner fortitude matter most. His decision to face his fears and try out for the team is a heartening example of courage in action.

 

My Thoughts:  A story about being yourself and dreaming big.  No matter your size you are important and can dream to be whatever you want.   Kyle may be small but he has big dreams and can be whatever he wants to be.   I love that this story shows kids being kids.  They play ball.   They play at the park. 

The illustrations are bright and colorful.  Just from the illustrations you could see what the story was telling.  A child will be happy to just sit and look at the pictures if they cannot read yet. 

Thank you Blue Balloon for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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