You're My Biggest Small Friend

A wonderful conversation starter about self-esteem, confidence, and friendship. For playful children aged 4 years and up.

Hedgehog and Mouse are big friends. They love to play together all day long. But there's one thing that makes Mouse feel a little sad: while playing, he's reminded that he's actually really small compared to Hedgehog. Mouse begins to feel insecure about his size, especially after being called small by Hedgehog and Raccoon. Luckily, Mouse discovers, thanks to a series of unexpected adventures, that little mice can also be very big, in their hearts and in their deeds.

This delightful book is not only great for discussing the importance of playing together and being kind to one another but also serves as a wonderful conversation starter about self-esteem and self-confidence. The colorful illustrations and lively conversations between the characters make it perfect for engaging read-aloud sessions, captivating audiences of all ages. It’s perfect for teachers, librarians and family who want to teach little ones more about kindness and self-esteem.

Dutch author-illustrator Ron van Maurik loves to draw. He thinks it’s fascinating that a few lines can make a piece of paper come alive. When Ron isn’t busy illustrating, he’s probably running around barefoot in nature, climbing rocks, or swimming in a beautiful lake, preferably with his son, who has taught him that the world we live in is so much brighter and more colorful than he remembered it to be. Seeing the world through his son’s eyes has impacted Ron’s art and life in the most wonderful way.