Book Description
for Small Things by Mel Tregonning
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Small Things by Mel Tregonning is a brilliantly illustrated graphic novel that depicts the effects of anxiety and depression on a child. Throughout the book you see the child struggling to manage his school work, and socialize with others. At times those little voices in our heads are so loud and overwhelming that they begin to eat away at our self-esteem and ability to focus on everyday tasks. This is a topic that is not often discussed with young children and a great way to get the conversation started.
2018 Foreword INDIES Award: Graphic Novels & Comics Bronze Winner. 2017 Gold Ledger Award Winner (Australia). 2017 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year, Crichton Award for New Illustrators shortlist (Australia). 2017 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award longlist.
Author is deceased.
Canada. Originally published in English by Pajama Press in 2018.
© USBBY, 2022. Used with permission.