Too Small to Be a Giant: A Little Bit Lola #2: Volume 2
By (Author) Kiah Thomas
Illustrated by Bec Kitson
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
2nd September 2025
Australia
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Paperback
96
Width 148mm, Height 210mm
In this funny, delightfully warm-hearted story from theA Little Bit Lolaseries, Lola is on a mission to grow big enough for the water slides even if it means eating broccoli.
Millies big sister, Emma, and big brother, Max, are going to the water slides, but Dad says that Lola is too small to go. If Lola was a giant, Dad wouldhaveto take her. And how hard can it be to grow a bit taller All Lola needs is some sunshine, a splash of water, a little love and maybe a sandwich or two
This laugh-out-loud early-reader series is perfect for fans ofPrincess in BlackandDory Fantasmagory! With decodable text, accessible design, collectable stickers, and gorgeous full-colour art on every page,A Little Bit Lolais fun for the whole family and sure to spark a love of reading.
Youngest sibling Lola inspires and delights with her limitless imagination, inventive problem-solving and determination to prove shes NOT as little as she looks. No matter the obstacle, Lola always finds a way to be whatever she dreamsandto be herself.
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Kiah Thomas started telling stories when she was a kid, reimagining the endings in books she read. She rediscovered her love of kids books when she had children of her own, and started writing beginnings as well as endings. Kiah grew up on the south coast of New South Wales and now lives in Melbourne with her husband, three children and at least nine soft-toy penguins. She is the author of the internationally published middle-grade series The Callers, and dreams of one day having more books than penguins.
Bec Kitson is an illustrator based in Northern Victoria. She loves making art that delights all ages, which she shares online under @scribblegum_illustration. Bec cares deeply about celebrating, inspiring and empowering young people through her art and stories. Bec shares a home with her partner, two daughters, a chaotic but beloved garden, and a local family of magpies.