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The Tallest of Smalls
By Max Lucado
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On 3/15 Stuart Dyckhoff wrote: This is a delightful children’s book by Max Lucado and definitely one to read with your children not too them or for them to read alone – especially younger children. There is lots that can be drawn out of the story about feelings that people have. Naturally, some Americanisms are included but these ... Tallest of Smalls - Book Review
On 2/22 Gretchen Fleener wrote: The latest Thomas Nelson book we received was The Tallest of Smalls, by Max Lucado. It's a great kids' book, and Sammy sure seems to enjoy it. The story is about the people of Stiltsville, and how some of the citizens walk around high on stilts, while others are down on the ground. Only the most special ... Book Review: The Tallest of Smalls
On 2/2 Brett Hendrix wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is Max Lucado’s children’s book based on a parable from his book Fearless. The story follows a young man named Ollie from Stillsville. He and other common people are not considered good enough to join the elite wearing stilts. One day, he is given the opportunity, but it all ... Review of The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 1/14 Mary Westgate wrote: Having the opportunity to read and review Max Lucado’s The Tallest of Smalls, Illustrated by Maria Montscillo is one of the reasons I love being a blogger review team member for Thomas Nelson Publishing!!! As in the past, Max Lucado has managed to write a children’s story that children young and old can enjoy and ... Book Review–The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 1/6 Geoffrey Vallance wrote: I was excited to receive my first brb book - The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado. Having never read the book fearless which this parable is taken from I was able to read this with only an incling as to what the book was about because of the title. The pictures are bright with a unique style to them. ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 12/24 Carol McFarland wrote: Max Lucado's book The Tallest of Smalls deals with the topic of fitting in - something we all go through, young and old. In Stiltsville, everyone came out at 6:00 p.m. to see if they had been picked to receive their own set of stilts. Stilts meant you fit, you belonged. The story follows the life of ... A Message for Everyone - Young and Old
On 12/18 Jana McCraine wrote: The next book I reviewed for Thomas Nelson was Max Lucado’s, “The Tallest of Smalls”. This is a children’s book that is probably aimed for the age range of 7-12, although I think children of all ages will enjoy the book. My first impression was to notice the interesting and unique illustratios ... A Great Parable, with Wonderful Illustrations!
On 12/13 Elizabeth Ingersoll wrote: I don't need a long post to review this book. I can sum it up in three words: Just buy it. I love it. You'll love it. Give as gifts. Keep for yourself. OK, so several sets of three words :-) But you get the point. This is a great little book, beautifully illustrated, with an even more beautiful ... Just buy this book!
On 12/7 Adam Dennis wrote: Max Lucado’s The Tallest of SmallsWhen I first read Max Lucado’s Fearless and learned about the people of Stiltsville, I thought it to be a rather amusing way of relating a serious issue. Imagine my surprise when I saw the illustration be turned into a children’s book.Lucado’s The Tallest of ...
On 12/7 Amy Braswell wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a delightful little children's book by Max Lucado. It tells the story of Ollie, a young citizen of Stiltsville who is different from the rest. The people of the town gather to give out stilts to those they deem "cool." Much symbolism rides in this story, and younger children ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 12/7 Chris Richardson wrote: The story takes place in the village of Stiltsville where Ollie and the other Too-Smalls live. Each evening, the Too-Smalls meet in the city square in hopes of being chosen to wear stilts and tour above everyone in the city. They believe that if they are the prettiest, funniest, or smartest they will ... Great Book.
On 12/3 Toni Rivera wrote: It's no secret that I am a HUGE fan of Max Lucado. I absolutely love his (and LaHaye's) Left Behind series and I've read every single one!I love the fact that I can share his creative mind with my children! In this book, The Tallest of Smalls, he shows us that you don't have to "fit in" to be loved by ... The Tallest of Smalls book review
On 12/1 Tina Brown wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a very cute book for kids about the "Too Smalls of Stiltsville", written by Max Lucado and illustrated by Maria Monescillo. This book teaches your child that they matter regardless of their situation. They can be tall or short, popular or not, and because Jesus loves them, they ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado Review
On 11/26 Amy Nabors wrote: With his latest children’s book, The Tallest of Smalls, Max Lucado introduces us to Ollie. Ollie lives in Stiltsville, a town of the too smalls and the too talls. The town of Stiltsville filled with people of every shape and size of course has a group designating themselves the “in” group, deciding ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 11/26 Myrna Ayscue wrote: Today I am reviewing the children's book " The Tallest of the smalls" written by Max Lucado and illustrated by Maria Monescillo. This is a parable from from his book Fearless(not a children's book).This is a story about a boy named Ollie who lived in the town of Stiltsville ,who wanted to be loved and ... Children's Book Review
On 11/23 Misty Dowdy wrote: This book had a great message and my boys LOVED it! I was happy they loved it since it has a great message about the love that God has for each one of us. My oldest wants to read it to his little brother almost every night. Then little brother has to try to "read" it back to us! I am not sure if this ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 11/20 Kim Turnage wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a children's book by Max Lucado about the lure of "cool," its fickle nature and its ultimate meaninglessness. Max Lucado's parables are some of my children's most treasured books: The Oak Inside the Acorn, You Are Special, Because I Love You, and Just the Way You Are. The beauty ... Disappointing
On 11/18 Cindy Slay wrote: Tallest of the Smalls by Max Lucado is a decent book with a good message. The story is about a boy learns it is unnecessary to be accepted by the “cool” group because he has been and will always be accepted by God. I think it’s a great message, but the delivery is uninspired. The words of the book ... Uninspired.
On 11/16 Lisa Decker wrote: About the book:Ollie is an ordinary boy who really wants to fit in with the people who get stilts. After all, possessing stilts makes you special! You’re up there looking down your nose at the others who longingly peer up at you, envying your high status.But Ollie won’t likely get his stilts. He’s ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 11/16 Michael Labrum wrote: The Tallest of Smalls The Tallest of Smalls is a great little book that touches on the point of what it is that truly makes us special. The story is about a young child named Ollie that lives in a town called Stilts-ville where anybody who’s anybody walks around on stilts as a sign of status. Ollie, ... Great Book, But Same as "You Are Special" written in 1997
On 11/15 Mara Kim wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a delightful story about a young boy, Ollie, who eagerly waits to be picked to receive a set of stilts. The stilts will prove that he’s someone important. Each evening, the Too Smalls of Stiltsville gather together and wait to see who will be chosen. To Ollie’s surprise, ... Delightful!
On 11/15 Elizabeth Parnell wrote: In the land of Stiltsville, all the Too Smalls clamored for a pair of stilts each day when they were handed out at 6pm. They were handed out to those that were "cool" or "special" and not those who were different. Ollie, a young boy with a patch on his pants, desperately wanted some stilts. After being ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado, illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 11/15 Michelle Cadarette wrote: Such a wonderful message revealed in the story to remind young and old that they are important and they do not need to be elevated in position, in status or with stuff. This story reminds you the story of Jesus. Jesus came to this world for each of us. I would recommend this book to anyone who may need ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado Review
On 11/14 Heidi Miller wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a wonderful new children's book written by none other than Max Lucado!It is themed from the second chapter of his newly released book for adults: Fearless. This book offers an extremely important message to children... that even though they may feel "too small", "not good enough", ... Review: Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 11/12 Karla Akins wrote: I love this book, The Tallest of Smalls, by Max Lucado. When I read the poem in his book, FEARLESS, I thought it should be a children's book. I wasn't surprised when I discovered Thomas Nelson Publishers had done just that. Max Lucado is one of my favorite Chrsitian authors. I am still reading his ... Perfect Christmas Gift for Kids
On 11/12 karen poe wrote: This is my first book review and I chose a children's book called "The Tallest of Smalls" by Max Lucado, a parable from "Fearless". It is the story of a small boy who wants to be accepted by others who are tall, but finds out that it isn't as great as he imagined. It teaches us that we are special and ... We loved this book
On 11/10 Jonathan Schmanke wrote: The children’s “parable” The Tallest of smalls written by Max Lucado and Illustrated by Maria Monescillo, tries to reflect the theme of Lucado’s Fearless. It’s more of a rhyming sing-song story then a parable...The high point of the book is the over the top illustrations done by Monescillo. ... A Parable that comes up short: The Tallest of smalls by Max Lucado illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 11/8 debra muccio wrote: We have many Max Lucado books on our bookshelf, but it seems the ones I'm drawn to lately are his children's books, especially his new book, The Tallest of Smalls, which was just released on November 3rd. Lucado's children's books seem to touch my heart, even as an adult. The Tallest of Smalls, is set ... The Tallest Of Smalls by Max Lucado (Giveaway w/a bonus book)
On 11/8 Shari Transue wrote: Well it is another great “day that the Lord has made”. Another beautiful sunny Sunday. And I have just finished reading a children’s parable, The Tallest of Smalls written by Max Lucado, as part of his newest book Fearless (full article review here). However, The Tallest of Smalls ... Sunday Sessions: The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 11/8 Annalise Razberry wrote: This book is delightful story of rhyme that focuses upon how you don't have to fit in because God has made you special. In this book, Ollie is a little boy who is waiting to get some stilts so that he can fit in with those who are cool. After all, everyone who is cool walks upon stilts in this town and ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado Illustrated by Maria Moneschillo
On 11/6 Jean Fischer wrote: [Thank you to Thomas Nelson for sending me a review copy of Max Lucado's The Tallest of Smalls.]"Even if we are small, or don't feel like we fit in, we matter to the only One who matters." That is the message at the heart of Max Lucado's new children's book The Tallest of Smalls. It is a delightful story ... Book Review Week: The Tallest of Smalls
On 11/6 Tina Dee wrote: The Tallest of the Smalls authored by Max Lucado In Stiltsville, you either matter or you don't. And only those who matter get to choose who else will matter and be important. Ollie wants to be among those 'who matter'. He gets his wish and finds out that being one of the Tallest is not what he'd hoped. ... The Tallest of the Smalls by Max Lucado - A fun story with a great theme!
On 11/5 Bryan Bochman wrote: Max Lucado has done it again. With a simple storyline, Lucado touches on some very deep stuff. The Tallest of Smalls is about Ollie. Ollie so much wants to be part of the “in” crowd. These people, lifted high on stilts, looking down on those below casting judgment. Ollie is tired of being looked ... The Tallest of smalls
On 11/5 felicia king wrote: When I learned I was going to be review for Thomas Nelson, I immediatley knew I wanted to pick a children's book. Moochie has been really into books lately. Mostly riping up the pages, but when she can't get a hold of them she loves to listen to me read and look at the pictures. I picked The Tallest ... Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado (Review)
On 11/5 Vicky Sankey wrote: Max Lucado books are a favorite of mine. That's why I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review The Tallest of Smalls thanks to Thomas Nelson Publishers! The Tallest of Smalls is a parable from Max Lucado's Fearless, and discusses what to do if your child is feeling small or insignificant in this ... Max Lucado's The Tallest of Smalls Book Review
On 11/5 Chin Jenny wrote: This is the 5th book I have reviewed as a book review blogger for Thomas Nelson. I immediately request to review a copy of the book the moment this book is available for blogger's review. The book has a nice appealing cover. I don't quite like the colours used for the illustration though as its a bit ... Book Review - “The Tallest of Smalls” by Max Lucado
On 11/4 Kat Heckenbach wrote: A friend recommended this book to me--for my kids, of course--after reading Max Lucado's Fearless. As a Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger, I decided to request the book for review. Glad I did.It's a little too young for my nine-year old son, but my six-year-old daughter loved it. She asked me to read ... Review--"The Tallest of Smalls" by Max Lucado
On 11/4 Gretta Johns wrote: My latest book to review for Thomas Nelson Publishers was Max Lucado's new children's book "The Tallest of Smalls". It is a very easy to read, playfully illustrated book that teaches some powerful lessons in a short read. It is a parable from Max Lucado's new adult book "Fearless". The story is about ... The Tallest of Smalls (Book Review)
On 11/4 Heather Quinn-Schilling wrote: I think both children and adults will enjoy The Tallest of Smalls. The story is written in a rhyming parable, showing that we can never be quite good enough to elicit the world’s adoration for long, but, that really isn’t what is important, after all. The artwork is exquisite. I love the beautiful ... Tallest of Smalls, by Max Lucado. Illustrations by Maria Monescillo
On 11/3 Jason Twombly wrote: Have you ever felt lonely or unimportant? Have you ever been picked last? Often in this world, even in the best of circles, we are the ones on the outside of the “insiders.” Max Lucado weaves the vital theme of acceptance in a tale of a boy named Ollie who has learned the hard way. Ollie and the ... Breaking My Rule: More Than 33 for Another Book Review by Max Lucado
On 11/3 Larissa Chapman wrote: Ollie is a Too Small of Stiltsville. Only the special in Stiltsville are chosen to walk about on tall stilts, but Ollie was not special, or clever, or funny, or cool. So for a long time Ollie felt unwanted, unworthy and unhappy. One day, however, Ollie was chosen to own stilts, and it was the happiest ... You're As Tall As You Believe You Are!
On 11/2 anna de jager wrote: I've read the children book "The Tallest of smalls by Max Lucado." What a surprising book. It is about a little boy Ollie who lives in Stilsville. Every night every one gets together in the town square and hopes to be chosen to walk on stilts. At first Ollie is not chosen because ... The Tallest of smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/31 pat amor wrote: *This book gets a Mom's Best Bets shaka! The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado is a children's story book that takes place in the village of Stiltsville where a little boy named Ollie lives. Every night all of the people meet in the city square in hopes of being chosen to wear stilts. Only the prettiest, ... The Tallest of Smalls Book Review
On 10/31 Diana Rogers wrote: Much to my surprise, I received a beautiful children's book for review from Thomas Nelson Publishers that almost looked like a Leonardo De Vinci book! Stunning illustrations by Maria Monescillo are so alive with color plus many details for a child's eye to discover. Max Lucado, the author sets the writing ... Choose Low Over High
On 10/30 Anna Passwater wrote: The Tallest of the Smallswritten by Max Lucadoillustrated by Maria MonescilloThis book was about Ollie, a small living in stiltsville. He never got picked for anything. One day, happened to be his lucky day. He finally got picked, but it ended up being a disaster. That day he met Jesus, who showed ... The Tallest of the Smalls
On 10/30 Jacky S wrote: In Max Lucado's latest book, The Tallest of Smalls, 6:00 in the evening is a very important time. It's when everyone gathers to see who will be chosen to get a new gift...a pair of stilts.You see, if you get a pair of stilts, you really are pretty cool. Classy. Special. Important. Everyone wants their ... [The Tallest of Smalls] by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 10/29 Becky Campbell wrote: I'm rather disappointed in Max Lucado's recently released children's book The Tallest of Smalls. The main problem, in my opinion, is the wording choices. The lines don't seem to flow easily, some words are over kids' heads, and sometimes sentences are all twisted up to make them fit a rhyme even though ... Not a Favorite
On 10/29 Jenn Mealey wrote: I just recently got this book, and loved it! In his newest children's book, The Tallest of Smalls, Max Lucado introduces us to a world of characters very much like ourselves. The streets of Stiltsville come alive at night with 'too smalls' who compete in order to see who is better. Some never get a chance ... The Tallest of Smalls, By Max Lucado (illustrated by Maria Monescillo)
On 10/29 Jenn Mealey wrote: I just recently got this book, and loved it! In his newest children's book, The Tallest of Smalls, Max Lucado introduces us to a world of characters very much like ourselves. The streets of Stiltsville come alive at night with 'too smalls' who compete in order to see who is better. Some never get a chance ... The Tallest of Smalls, By Max Lucado (illustrated by Maria Monescillo)
On 10/29 Christina Banks wrote: "Perhaps you don't know - then, maybe you do - the Too Smalls of Stiltsvilleand their story for you,"The TALLEST of smalls, pg 1.Every day at six, the people of Stiltsville go to the center of town to find out who is going to be in the cool crowd. In Stiltsville, cool people walk around on stilts and ... Book Review: The TALLEST of smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/29 Debbie Lott wrote: The Tallest of Smalls, by Max Lucado is a delightful children’s picture book. The story tells about Ollie, a small ragged boy who lives in the city of Stiltsville, where the tall and important folks are awarded stilts to tower over those who are deemed small and unworthy. Ollie desperately wants to ... The Tallest of smalls, by Max Lucado
On 10/29 Ronel Sidney wrote: At the beginning of the week I received Max Lucado's new children's book The Tallest of Smalls. I was excited and so was my 5 year old because we are huge Hermie fans however because Noodle is now in kindergarten he is beginning to out grow the cute little caterpillars. This new book was amazing not ... The Tallest of Smalls!
On 10/27 Kristie Ingerto wrote: "The Tallest of Smalls" is Max Lucado's latest children's book that is coming out after the release of his book, "Fearless." Written in a style quite similar to Dr. Seuss, this book is a delight to read and share with children young and old. The message that is portrayed through the rhyme of the ... Book Review - "The Tallest of Smalls"
On 10/27 Joline Urban wrote: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado illustrated by Maria Monescillo The Tallest of Smalls is the latest children's book by Max Lucado. Written much like a Dr. Suess book in a rhyming/singsong way, Lucado reminds children that they are created by God and therefore neither small ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 10/27 Bitsy Griffin wrote: Thanks to Thomas Nelson for this charming book based off of Lucado’s Fearless which I reviewed not too long ago. From Amazon: Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (November 3, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 140031514X ISBN-13: 978-1400315147 Poor little Ollie! ... The tallest of smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/27 Laura Roberts wrote: For years I have loved Max Lucado's children's book, You Are Special, and Tallest of Smalls was no letdown.Written with a style similar to the Dr. Seuss we all grew up with, Tallest of Smalls is a beautiful story that touches readers young and old alike. The story applies to our every day life showing ... Review: The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/27 Kim Jury wrote: Thanks to Thomas Nelson book reviews, I was given the opportunity to read The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado. This book for kids coordinates with Max's trade book, Fearless. It is a wonderful children's book that delivers the message you are loved and are special, even if you feel small and insignificant. ... Book Review: The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/26 Trisha Rempel wrote: The tallest of smalls is max lucado's newest childrens book, based off of his new book for adults, Fearless. This book teaches a great lesson on how its fine to look different and be different than everyone else, that God created us that way! I love how its written almost all in rhyme! Makes it totally ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/26 Becky Ritta wrote: I recently read and reviewed Max Lucado's Fearless. It was my first real exposure to Lucado's writing, and I loved it. When I learned Lucado had written a children's book based on a story he tells Fearless, I couldn't wait to read it. Fortunately for me, Thomas Nelson decided to offer that book, The ... the tallest of smalls by max lucado, illustrated by maria monescillo
On 10/26 Katie Meyering wrote: In the spirit of the recent release of his inspirational book, Fearless, Max Lucado has teamed up with illustrator, Maria Monescillo, to put together an encouraging picture book. The story takes place in the village of Stiltsville where Ollie and the other Too-Smalls live. Each evening, the Too-Smalls ... Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/26 Christin Slade wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a children’s book that illustrates what can happen when we want or try to be like everyone else. It portrays feelings of being left out and what can happen once we finally get “in”. It ends with being reminded of how special we each are…just the way we are. It ... The Tallest of Smalls, by Max Lucado
On 10/26 Susan Smart wrote: “Don’t give up! I believe in you all! A person’s a person, no matter how small!” This famous quote from Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who came to mind as I began reading Max Lucado’s newest children’s book – The Tallest of Smalls. Max has created a rhyming rhythm for his ... Max Lucado's Newest Children's Book
On 10/26 Brie Gomez wrote: I've stumbled upon an awesome opportunity for a book lover like me! I've become a blogger reviewer for Thomas Nelson publishing. In exchange for reviewing the book and posting it on my blog, I get to keep it! Books to read and books for free, yippee! Today in the mail we received our first book, ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/26 Jamie Rouse wrote: Inspired by a parable in his book "Fearless", Max Lucado created a children's version titled, "The Tallest of Smalls". Illustrated by Maria Monescillo, this short story discusses what to do when your children feels small and insignificant in this giant world and what your child needs from you."The Tallest ... 'The Tallest of Smalls' Book Review
On 10/26 Daniel Butcher wrote: In the town of Stiltsville the community is divided into two groups. Once group places themselves above the other standing on stilts. Ollie is a boy who sees himself as not special and desires to be valued by receiving the gift of stilts. When Ollie receives his stilts, his raised position above those ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/26 Teresa Konopka wrote: "The Tallest of Smalls" by Max Lucado and Illustrated by Maria Monescillo is a marvel of a children's book. It takes place in its own little town that--albeit unusual--is not too far off for little ones to grasp. In Smallsville, the townspeople are tiny and await a time each day when they get the opportunity ... "The Tallest of Smalls" by Max Lucado and Illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 10/25 Alison Smith wrote: The Tallest of Smalls By Max Lucado Illustrated by Maria Monescillo The Tallest of Smalls is a children’s book that is a parable from Max Lucado’s adult non-fiction book, Fearless. The story is told in a rhyme that will draw children’s attention as it tells of the importance of the 6 o’clock ... The Tallest of Smalls By Max Lucado Illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 10/25 Amanda Pelser wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is a book about a little boy who was desperate for the praise and adoration of the people around him. When he finally got it, he realized that being looked up to wasn’t as easy as it appeared. When he fell, there was no one to catch him, except Jesus who ... The Tallest of the Smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/24 Robby Dennie wrote: So, we have been doing a little book reviewing at our house. And I just finished book number 2-don't get too impressed: it was a children's book. I had 3 assistant book reviewers for this book. My kids (4, 2 and 1) are probably a little young to fully grasp the message of this book. ... Book Review: The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/24 Clair Wolters wrote: The Tallest of Smalls is Max Lucado's newest book for children. The story is about Ollie, a boy living in Stiltsville. He longs to be part of the cool group in his town, those that walk around on stilts. Each evening, the people in town that have stilts choose another person to be part of their group. ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/23 Sarah Brooks wrote: Poor Ollie desperately wants to be selected to wear a pair of stilts. In fact, all the Too Smalls of Stiltsville wait anxiously to be deemed worthy of stilts. He doubts he will ever be chosen, but to his surprise, one day his name is called. He proudly towers above the "common, the plain," but struggles ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado, illustrated by Maria Monescillo
On 10/23 Jolene Arrant wrote: In, The Tallest of Smalls, Ollie, a resident “too-small” of Stiltsville, is not considered a popular person. In fact, he never even wears matching socks! All the popular people have a pair of stilts to make the tall and inherently, better. As is custom, every day the entire population of “too-smalls” ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/23 Tracy Lagrove wrote: Max Lucado's children's book "the tallest of smalls" is a parable from his book "Fearless". I think this is a fantastic book for children, I read it to my little guys here and they absolutely LOVED it. It was simple enough for them to follow without too much trouble, but still kept their attention. They ... The tallest of smalls
On 10/23 Delilah Gibson wrote: The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado and illustrated by Maria Monescillo is a children’s story about wanting to fit in with the crowd. We’ve all felt the disappointment of not being chosen by the “in” crowd or wanting something very strongly only to find that when we have this thing, it is not ... The Tallest of Smalls--a book review
On 10/23 Nate Payne wrote: The first book I ever read by Max Lucado was “You Are Special” I enjoy that little book so much the meaning that was brought out in that book still with me today. Much like that book Max has done it again with his new book “The Tallest of Smalls”. It is a parable take for Max’s book “Fearless” ... The tallest of Smalls
On 10/22 Erin Sipes wrote: After reading Max Lucado’s Fearless I was jumping at the chance to review his newest children’s book, The Tallest of the smalls. On the first page Lucado asks parents, “What do you do when your child feels small and insignificant? What do you say to smooth hurt feelings? What does your child need ... Feeling Tall!
On 10/22 Isabelle Lussier wrote: The Tallest of smallsWritten by Max LucadoPublished at Thomas NelsonAbout the bookAn encouraging message for children: When you feel like you’re the smallest of smalls, Jesus’ love can make you feel like the tallest of talls.A delightful rhyming story about the Too-Smalls who live in the Stiltsville. ... The Tallest of smalls
On 10/22 Becca C wrote: The jewel-tone artwork in this book is what I liked at first glance. The bold colors & black lines appeal to both adults & children I think, something you don't always find in children's books. The addition of colorful, bold fonts for some words also added. The word flow is nice, rhyming, a rhyming, ... Nice Artwork, Story Very Predictable.
On 10/21 Stephen Barkley wrote: I snagged this book for my two-year old son. He’s addicted to books—seriously addicted. The Tallest of Smalls is a brief story about a neglected boy who got to play with the cool kids for a while before falling (literally) back into his own insignificance. The story concluded with Jesus entering ... The Tallest of Smalls | Max Lucado
On 10/21 Susan Barclay wrote: by Max Lucado,illustrated by Maria MonescilloTommy Nelson, 2009This rhyming picture book by well-loved author, Max Lucado, deals with the subject of self-esteem in children. How can kids know that they are special and significant when their peers may be telling them otherwise?In the town of Stiltsville, ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/21 Laura Ringrose wrote: The Tallest of the Smalls is a children’s parable from Max Lucado. It is a companion text for children which pulls themes from chapter two of Lucado’s newest adult book - Fearless. I have read Fearless and loved it so I was very excited to get this book and share it with our daughter. The illustrations ... The Tallest of the Smalls
On 10/21 ABI BUENING wrote: Christmas is coming. This book would be a wonderful gift for a child to find under the Christmas tree. What better gift than one that will last forever. A good character building book. The message: It doesn't matter how small you are; we are special in God's eyes. I loved the way the words curled ... The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado
On 10/20 jeff ulrich wrote: The Tallest of Smalls, by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Maria Monescillo. We all want to be special. We want to fit in, to belong, to be more. This incredible book addresses this need. We follow a story of a boy named Ollie who wants to be selected for something that would make him special. Once he is selected ...
On 10/20 Momma C wrote: Filled with engaging pictures and rhymes, you are drawn into Ollie's life as a boy who just wants to matter. Along with Ollie, you learn that you are special. A simple story with a not so simple message. Because there is so much to this story and the captivating artwork, the learning does not end ... A Simple Story with a Not so Simple Message
On 10/20 Logan Crumrine wrote: It is every Childs dream to one day is the most popular, the most athletic and the most successful. It comes as no surprise really given the time that we live in. In his book “The Tallest of Smalls” Max Lucado take on these struggles in a refreshing account of Ollie. Ollie has big dreams but once ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/20 Deena Peterson wrote: Max Lucado is back with another gorgeous children's book on significance. My thanks to the people at Thomas Nelson for my copy! I adore Max's books, and his children's storybooks are some of my favorites. We all long to know we matter, that we're loved not for what we do, but simply because of who we ... Clever Children's book from Max Lucado
On 10/20 Rachel Balardelle wrote: I recently read The Tallest of Smalls, by Max Lucado, to my son. What a wonderful story! A good reminder of a biblical truth to both parent and child. In the story, Little Ollie wants to receive the praise and recognition from the "in-crowd" of Stiltsville to feel he is important. After an embarrassing ... Thomas Nelson Book Review: The Tallest of Smalls, by Max Lucado
On 10/20 Cindy Loven wrote: The Tallest of SmallsMax LucadoIllustrated by Maria MonescilloTommy Nelson a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers2009Juvenile Fiction/Values and VirtuesReviewed by Cindy LovenThis book is a Parable from Max Lucado's FearlessA super cute children's book with bright colorful illustrations. This book will ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/19 Sandra Stiles wrote: Author: Max LucadoIllustrator: Maria MonescilloPages: 28Publisher: Tommy NelsonSource: Review Copy from Thomas Nelson PublishersThe Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado is a parable taken from his book Fearless. It was probably my favorite section in the book Fearless. The Tallest of Smalls is the ... Thomas Nelson Review - The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/19 Diane Kinney wrote: In this delightful book, Max Lucado encourages little children to think big of themselves. The edition is a parable of his book Fearless, and even teaches us big kids a thing or two about being fearless. Both of my children enjoyed this book and hope to share it with their new baby cousin. This makes ... I'm the tallest of the smalls, too!
On 10/19 Kaci Heberlein wrote: This children's book by Max Lucado tackles the timeless question of, "Do I fit in?" As we wonder whether we are smart enough, tall enough, cool enough, pretty enough, this book explores all the differences that make you question if you are just right. The story follows a little boy about the town as ... A Great Book for All Ages
On 10/19 Meghan Tooker wrote: In Max Lucado's new children's book, The Tallest of Smalls, a young boy name Ollie wants desperately to fit in with all the other people in the town of Stiltsville. The cool people of the town decide who can and who can not wear the stilts. One day he is finally chosen but soon finds out that it Is not ... The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/19 Roberta Karchner wrote: The Smallest of the Smalls, by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Maria Monescillo. "So don't be afraid. You are worth much more than many sparrows." This passage from Matthew 10:31 opens the second chapter of Max Lucado's book, Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear, called "The Villagers of Stiltsville." ... Calculating Our Worth
On 10/19 Dawn Ewing wrote: The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado This children’s book is a parable from the adult book – Fearless. I found this book to be whimsical, witty, and eye-catchingly simple for the smallest of small in our population. It’s just a fun book with a FANTASTIC message. Does being the biggest make you ... Smallest of Smalls with the Greatest Gift of All
On 10/19 Suzanne Sniffen wrote: Recently, I read and reviewed Max Lucado's new book Fearless. I liked it very much. There is a snippet in that book of a new children's book that he just published called "The Tallest of Smalls".As I read the Tallest of Smalls to my girls, I knew that they wouldn't really understand most of what it was ... A Cute Tale...
On 10/17 Mark Smith wrote: The mark of any great children's book surely must be the "read it again daddy!" factor. I believe this book has that potential. Now I will be the first to admit that upon the very first read I was left a bit underwhelmed, confused even. I found the font to be confusing and overly complicated, I thought. ... The Tallest of Tales