Two So Small

Elizabeth Levin is a professor of psychology at Laurentian University.

Two So Small may be best described as a modern retelling of a fairy
tale. Both the text and illustrations are reminiscent of a time long
ago, which is when the story unfolds. A little boy is sent with his goat
to return his grandmother’s quilt, and he is instructed to remember
the way for it would be dangerous to forget. Of course, the boy forgets
as he finds mysterious treasures along the way. Somehow, he ventures
into the land of giants and finds a sad, lost baby giant. When the
mother giant finds her baby she is very relieved but also a bit scared
to see a human boy and his goat. Then she marvels that “two so
small” could have done so much to care for her baby and she gently
sets the boy down so that he can find his grandmother’s house.

This is an endearing, well-written, gentle story. The size of the giant
is wonderfully conveyed through an enormous, enchanting fold-out
illustration, which is sure to captivate the young reader. Highly
recommended.