A Little Courage

(Hardback)

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Through the eyes of a child, the world is full of adventure!

A teacup-sized little girl discovers a playground in a potted plant, and the perfect swimming pool in a glass of water. Then when she sees a mysterious shadow lurking beyond her books and paper clips, she must summon her courage. But wait! Could this fluffy, purring creature be a friend

Taltal Levis evocative text and illustrations tell an inventive story about courage, imagination, and friendship.

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A fun look at perspective, perfect for storytime sharing.-- "School Library Journal"
Detailed illustrations in colored-pencil textures bring readers down to size, pulling them into the girl's pastel-hued, wonder-filled world as it expands, through her bravery, to embrace a life beyond solitude.-- "Publishers Weekly"
The joyful pencil illustrations are colored mainly by pleasant yellows and greens, giving a springy exuberance to the shenanigans on display, and the partnership between the protagonist and the cat is all love, fueled by fun. Young listeners will delight in the miniature perspective, while adult readers may feel the bittersweet tug of childhood nostalgia.-- "Booklist"
This imaginative exploration of scale and perspective should serve as a popular storytime selection. -- "The Horn Book"

Author Bio

Taltal Levi was born in the Galilee, Israel. She graduated from Lucerne University of Arts and Design with a degree in illustration, and currently works and lives in Basel, Switzerland. From a young age she used drawing as a tool to liberate herself from realitys hardship and dullness. Taltal loves telling stories about characters who embrace their vulnerabilities and overcome obstacles. Her narratives incorporate fantasy elements and draw inspiration from nature, animals, and her own childhood memories.