“[Tess’s] self-confidence grows to match her giant heart. A fanciful story of empowerment.” —KirkusInternationally acclaimed and bestselling author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino presents a larger than life picture book about a girl with a heart as giant as she is.Tess has a BIG problem.She’s a giant with an enormous wish to be like everyone else in the city of Myth-hattan. When she gives up on ever fitting in, she meets a friend just her size, and the two team up for a daring rescue. Can these misfits save the day—and the big city parade?This reassuring and heartwarming tale will empower young readers struggling to find acceptance, and it reminds us that there’s a hero within every one of us.
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DAN YACCARINO is the author of Five Little Pumpkins and many other children's books; creator of the Parents' Choice Award-winning animated TV series Oswald--chosen by Time as one of the top 6 shows to watch on cable--and the Emmy-winning Willa's Wild Life. His awards include the Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated, and an ALA Notable
More about Dan YaccarinoDAN YACCARINO is the author of Five Little Pumpkins and many other children's books; creator of the Parents' Choice Award-winning animated TV series Oswald--chosen by Time as one of the top 6 shows to watch on cable--and the Emmy-winning Willa's Wild Life. His awards include the Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated, and an ALA Notable
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