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Emma Dodd's four popular picture books are now available in a chunky boardbook format. Illustrated in her appealing iconic style, with foil embellishment throughout. In Me - , we meet a tiny baby penguin who discovers that, to her mother, she is a very big penguin indeed. Me...was chosen to go into Bookstart's Baby Packs in 2010.
11 pages, Board Book
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Emma Dodd
311 books144 followersEmma Dodd Author/Illustrator
Emma was brought up in Guildford, Surrey, in a family of artists and from as far back as she can remember she has wanted to be an illustrator.
Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked extensively in advertising, editorial and book illustration.
She was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award in 2006 for her book "What Pet to Get" and in 2009 for "Miaow said the Cow"
Emma lives in Surrey with her husband and two children, who provide inspiration for her work, and their Jack Russel Terrier, Bart, who keeps her fit. She likes to spend any spare time in North Cornwall, surfing and walking in all weathers.
Emma was brought up in Guildford, Surrey, in a family of artists and from as far back as she can remember she has wanted to be an illustrator.
Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked extensively in advertising, editorial and book illustration.
She was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award in 2006 for her book "What Pet to Get" and in 2009 for "Miaow said the Cow"
Emma lives in Surrey with her husband and two children, who provide inspiration for her work, and their Jack Russel Terrier, Bart, who keeps her fit. She likes to spend any spare time in North Cornwall, surfing and walking in all weathers.
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February 15, 2018
I'm mentally hugging myself over and over for reading this book! This is a little, sweet, cute story!
Recommended for everyone.
Recommended for everyone.
December 5, 2018
Oh my goodness! So sweet. Love the illustrations.
Used in Penguin storytime on 12/4/18
Used in Penguin storytime on 12/4/18
November 15, 2011
I like the repetition of the text; the illustrations are clean and simple and convey the different meanings without cluttery detail. Points off though for the sappy ending. I would have loved it to end on the second-to-last line: "These things are big and long and deep, and strong and high and far and steep...and I am small. / But you are BIG and you are KIND / When I'm with you I do not mind." The picture that goes with is the penguin chick tucked in between the parent's legs: really nice match, it shows a very positive aspect of being small to balance all the other pages, where being small is a disadvantage.
Instead we continue to two more pages: "I may be small but I can see / the biggest thing to you / is me." Not only does this, uninterestingly, echo every single other I-love-you-so-much book out there, but it introduces a tricky mental concept for toddlers: how can the little chick be big when the little chick is really small? Yes, we can talk about how "big" means "important" with our little ones...but the other word meanings in the book are pretty straightforward and more or less accessible through the great illustrations. LOVE Emma Dodd's illustrations!
PS re the cover: my library's outsourced book processors taped the flap along the edge of the front and back covers, so that the book flaps could be lifted up and away from the illustrations on the endpapers.
Instead we continue to two more pages: "I may be small but I can see / the biggest thing to you / is me." Not only does this, uninterestingly, echo every single other I-love-you-so-much book out there, but it introduces a tricky mental concept for toddlers: how can the little chick be big when the little chick is really small? Yes, we can talk about how "big" means "important" with our little ones...but the other word meanings in the book are pretty straightforward and more or less accessible through the great illustrations. LOVE Emma Dodd's illustrations!
PS re the cover: my library's outsourced book processors taped the flap along the edge of the front and back covers, so that the book flaps could be lifted up and away from the illustrations on the endpapers.
February 4, 2012
I think parents and caregivers who come to our book babies and infant lapsit programs will really like this one. I don't know if I would bring it to our toddler group or preschool storytime, since it is on the small side, and our groups can get rather large.
The illustrations are wonderful, but I'm VERY disappointed with the publisher for not including endpapers. The book starts right under the dust jacket, so part of the book is obscured. Our library copies of this title aren't taped in the normal fashion, so we can sort of flip back the jacket and see some of what's underneath. It is not the same, however, as seeing the full page spreads throughout the rest of the book. I'm curious as to why the publisher or editor decided to do this. . .
The illustrations are wonderful, but I'm VERY disappointed with the publisher for not including endpapers. The book starts right under the dust jacket, so part of the book is obscured. Our library copies of this title aren't taped in the normal fashion, so we can sort of flip back the jacket and see some of what's underneath. It is not the same, however, as seeing the full page spreads throughout the rest of the book. I'm curious as to why the publisher or editor decided to do this. . .
October 22, 2013
What first caught me about this book was its multi-dimensional/material illustrations as our main penguin swims, glides, and waddles through the big, big world. The take-home message that those who love you see you as big and important although you may be small will fill any child with a confidence that can only come from feeling safe and protected, as well as simultaneously independent and autonomous. This is a great book to share with any young loved one!
October 11, 2011
A wonderful book that has a serious design flaw. The book has no front or back end pages so the words and illustrations on the first and last pages are half covered by the book flaps. And since the author's name is not imprinted on the board cover, my library taped the paper cover to the book.
May 3, 2024
Adorable.
Though I am small, and the world is very big, I am safe and loved with you.
Though I am small, and the world is very big, I am safe and loved with you.
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March 30, 202312.02.22 Storytime 56 ages 1-4
Emphasis: Penguins
Introduction and announcements: Shake my Silles out by Raffi (with shaker eggs)
Book one: Penguin Problems by Jory John
Song/rhyme/game one: Doing the Penguin by Sesame Street
Book two: I am small by Emma Dodd
Song/rhyme/game two: Penguin Song by the Learning Station
Book three: Little Penguin Hiccups by Tadgh Bentley
Song/ rhyme/ game three: Hot Chocolate by Stephanie Leavell
Hot Chocolate Hot Chocolate (hold cup in front of you)
Yummy yummy yummy Hot Chocolate
Pour the cocoa with cream on top ( pour with one hand into cup then squirt whipped cream on top)
Then (blow) cause it’s hot
Hot Chocolate Hot Chocolate (hold cup in front of you)
Yummy yummy yummy Hot Chocolate
One for me one for you (point to self then out)
Hot Chocolate
It’ll do (sip)
Repeat with tiny cup and tiny voice
Repeat with giant cup and deep voice
Activity: penguin coloring pages
Emphasis: Penguins
Introduction and announcements: Shake my Silles out by Raffi (with shaker eggs)
Book one: Penguin Problems by Jory John
Song/rhyme/game one: Doing the Penguin by Sesame Street
Book two: I am small by Emma Dodd
Song/rhyme/game two: Penguin Song by the Learning Station
Book three: Little Penguin Hiccups by Tadgh Bentley
Song/ rhyme/ game three: Hot Chocolate by Stephanie Leavell
Hot Chocolate Hot Chocolate (hold cup in front of you)
Yummy yummy yummy Hot Chocolate
Pour the cocoa with cream on top ( pour with one hand into cup then squirt whipped cream on top)
Then (blow) cause it’s hot
Hot Chocolate Hot Chocolate (hold cup in front of you)
Yummy yummy yummy Hot Chocolate
One for me one for you (point to self then out)
Hot Chocolate
It’ll do (sip)
Repeat with tiny cup and tiny voice
Repeat with giant cup and deep voice
Activity: penguin coloring pages
October 30, 2019
What a wonderful book that reminds me how it feels to be small and reminds our little ones that even through they are small they mean the world to us.
** Talking Points: Do you usually feel small or big? Powerless or powerful? Why? Name 10 people who love you. Name 10 people you love most and who you try to make a difference in their lives.
** Essential Oil Pairing Tip: When you are small you love to feel nurtured and protected. For that reason I'd roll on doTERRA's Brave essential oil blend - it's a blend especially made for children. And I'd diffuse 2 drops each of Frankincense & Myrrh To me the Frankincense is the most protective oil and the Myrrh is the oils that helps us feel nourished and cared for the most.
** Talking Points: Do you usually feel small or big? Powerless or powerful? Why? Name 10 people who love you. Name 10 people you love most and who you try to make a difference in their lives.
** Essential Oil Pairing Tip: When you are small you love to feel nurtured and protected. For that reason I'd roll on doTERRA's Brave essential oil blend - it's a blend especially made for children. And I'd diffuse 2 drops each of Frankincense & Myrrh To me the Frankincense is the most protective oil and the Myrrh is the oils that helps us feel nourished and cared for the most.
February 27, 2019
Finalmente un illustrato per i bambini! Che amano il bianco e l'argento delle pagine, il tormentone ...e io sono piccolo, la facilita' di identificarsi col piccolo pinguino presente in tutte le pagine. La rassicurazione nella fase di consapevolezza dell'autonomia, con tante cose che fanno paura, che vengono scoperte e che vanno affrontate, ma con la consapevolezza di avere sempre le spalle coperte dall'abbraccio materno o paterno. Da leggere assolutamente con il piccoletto sulle ginocchia, per poter concludere la lettura con un abbraccio avvolgente!
November 8, 2021
This book is about a baby penguin who feels really small compared to everything else in the world.
Its illustrations are pretty and sweet to look at.
It has a good message of no matter what or who you may be you are always special, which is a really powerful message for young children to learn and realise, put across in an easy to understand way.
I would aim this book at reception/year 1 children.
Its illustrations are pretty and sweet to look at.
It has a good message of no matter what or who you may be you are always special, which is a really powerful message for young children to learn and realise, put across in an easy to understand way.
I would aim this book at reception/year 1 children.
September 26, 2025
Really cute illustrations.
I liked this book, its all about a tiny penguin who is small and about all the things they encounter and find they are to small for. But in the end they go with their dad penguin and realizes that small is ok when dad is big and strong and makes him feel safe and loved.
I liked this book, its all about a tiny penguin who is small and about all the things they encounter and find they are to small for. But in the end they go with their dad penguin and realizes that small is ok when dad is big and strong and makes him feel safe and loved.
June 16, 2017
Think Happy Feet meets Dr. Seuss and you will get close to the magic, awe and sweetness of a little penguin discovering the world. Written with simplicity and illustrated with colorful illustrations, this book hugs you. I will definitely read this to my grandchildren.
January 26, 2019
Super cute. I love the zooming in and out for some of the illustrations, showing just how small the little penguin is compared to its environment (especially as the environment is defined as something larger and larger).
November 8, 2021
This is such a heartwarming story! The theme of feeling small in a big world can be so relatable to lots of children, specifically for children just starting school and experiencing new things for the first time.
November 8, 2021
Lovely book with lovely illustrations. I love the message this book holds; different people and things hold different perspectives on the world. I believe this book would be great to have in KS1 as well as forming a disucssion to do with how different people percieve different things.
September 1, 2022
A sweet and simple book for babies and toddlers. The baby penguin talks about the difference in things compared to them, and how they are small in comparison. Illustrations are simple with occasion shiny silver.
September 20, 2017
It was ok. Meh.
January 17, 2019
Clean, beautiful illustrations and very simple text - perfect for toddler story time.
January 8, 2018
This book is very pretty but too young for my storytime group for sure.
April 28, 2018
I love this sweet little book.
May 16, 2018
Little ones will identify with this book.
December 14, 2018
This is a super cute book. I really like the juxtaposition of different pictures and opposite adjectives. This is a perfect book to share with young people in story time for winter.
February 20, 2019
Cute book. Very glittery illustrations. I did get tired of saying "and I am small"...but it was worth it.
March 7, 2019
3.5 stars
March 7, 2019
3.5 stars (+1/2 star for adorable illustrations)
September 29, 2019
The story is short, but impressive!
January 8, 2020
Illustrations will be fun for kids-- smooth silver on the pages. But otherwise it's just an okay book.
January 27, 2020
Perfect for story time!
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