A Small Surprise

This was an excellent book. The story was great and I think the pictures would help any child become excited about it. The moral is be who you are because your role is just as important as another persons. Just because you might not be able to do it all does not mean what you can't do isn't good enough. ( )

The title page of A Small Surprise features a small white rabbit reading a flyer that says "Jobs available, small animals need not apply." The bunny is determined to be a part of the circus, even though he is small. He explains that he is too small to do many things like tie his own shoes, blow his own nose, or walk a long way without taking a rest. Yet the bunny has some magic of his own, because of his tiny stature, and ultimately lands himself a spot under the big top.
The illustrations are done with watercolors and crayons and will be simple enough for the target audience of preschoolers, who are probably also too small to tie their shoes. The circus animals are cartoony, but have very vivid expressions. Each page has no more than one sentence, and the word "small" is in very fancy font every time it appears, to highlight the thrill of tinyness. The suspenseful game of hide and seek at the end would make this a fun choice for a toddler or preschool storytime. ( )