Tom and Small: A Big Moment in a Little Boy's Life

by Clara Vulliamy

It's the night before Tom's first day at school, and he can't sleep. He's worried about school, about being grown up, and about leaving Small, his toy mouse. During that long, sleepless night, something extraordinary happens to Tom and Small?something that finally makes everything all right. With its warm, winsome illustrations and wonderfully child-focused text, Tom & Small is a book that will resonate with all young children. Clara Vulliamy, who trained in Fine Art at the Ruskin School and The Royal Academy, is the author-illustrator of many popular, highly praised books, including Small , Ellen and Penguin and the New Baby, and Boo Baby Boo!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Clara Vulliamy began her career illustrating for newspapers and magazines, but switched to illustrating children’s books after having children of her own. She lives in England.

Reviews

[Beth Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

3-6 reading age both out loud and independently. The most beautiful illustrations. Tom has to leave small behind when he starts school, they have an adventure together the night before school. Tom is now brave enough to go to school and he has the best time!

[zunggg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Functional first-day-of-school tale with an attractive streak of whimsy.