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The New Small Person

by Lauren Child

Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+

Published by Puffin, 2014

  • Funny
  • Picture books

About this book

Elmore Green loved his bedroom. He had his own tv, his special toys and no-one ate his jellybeans. His parents said he was the best child in the world. But then another smaller person arrived. Everyone thought he was gorgeous. Except Elmore. Especially when the smaller person licked his jellybeans. And moved into his bedroom...

But one night Elmore had a scary dream. The smaller person shouted at the monster and hugged Elmore. Next day Elmore played with baby Albert, and discovered that having a brother was fun... So long as he never ate Elmore's orange jellybeans.

An endearingly funny story, featuring Lauren Child's heart-warming illustrations, about the arrival of a new sibling and the havoc that ensues.

About the author

Lauren Child is a multi-award-winning, bestselling writer and artist whose books are known and loved the world over. She is the creator of characters including Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort and Charlie and Lola.

Lauren Child has been at the forefront of innovation in children's books for over 15 years and has raised the profile of illustration as an artform for all ages. She's worked with mixed media, pioneered text as an integral part of illustration and collaborated with artists across different fields.

Lauren is also a passionate advocate for visual literacy and the importance of quality picture books for children. She is also passionate about encouraging creativity in children and adults. She is a trustee of House of Illustration, a gallery set up by Sir Quentin Blake. She has been awarded an MBE for her work and was appointed as an Artist for Peace by Unesco in 2008.

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