Tiny
Age 4+
Picture Books
Tiny is the story of a little girl and her desire to be big! A colourful, joyful celebration of looking at things differently and finding perspective.
I’m tiny. Too tiny. I’m really too small.
The world is so big. The people so tall.
There’s nothing to do down here on my own,
But wait for the day when I’ve finally GROWN.
Come on a magical adventure when a little girl longing to be big shrinks instead, and discovers that the world for tiny creatures is perfect ... and perfectly wonderful.
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Creators
Laura Stitzel an author, illustrator and animator from Melbourne. Her work is a combination of watercolour, ink and painting. She is the author/illustrator of two picture books - Mr Mo Starts to Grow and Moonlight Mums. She has illustrated books for Penguin Random House, Hachette, Scholastic, Affirm Press and Hinkler Books. As a background artist and animator in Australia and Canada, Laura has worked on animated television shows for PBS, Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, ABC and more.
Reviews
Tiny by Laura Stitzel is such a joyful, colourful reminder that being small isn’t something to rush. It’s playful and imaginative, but also gently powerful. It flips perspective in the loveliest way, showing that sometimes the very thing we wish away is actually something wonderful. And the illustrations… honestly beautifully stunning. So vibrant, detailed and full of life we found ourselves sitting on each page a little longer. A beautiful celebration of seeing the world differently.
vanesajosevski.author via instagram
You should definitely judge this book by its cover – sweet, bright and endearing. The painterly digital illustrations sing with an almost luminescent fairytale magic as the park becomes a forest for someone so small. An enchanting adventure, available March 2026
katrinagermein via instagram
A magical new picture book with beautiful illustrations, and a message to not dream about growing up too quickly.
fhclibrary via instagram
The illustrations in this magical book are full of joy – vibrantly colourful and a celebration of nature. This book feels special, a luxurious feel and so many tiny details to explore on each and every page. Tiny is a beautiful book to be savoured, explored and celebrated.
telarahpslibrary via instagram
Tiny, written and illustrated by the wonderful, Laura Stitzel is a beautiful picture book that gives another perspective to this common idea that children have. The sweet rhyming text, and the stunning illustrations make this book such a joy to read and share. It is an absolute visual delight.
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