{"product_id":"the-tiny-thing-hardcover","title":"The Tiny Thing - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEllen Tarlow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLauren Stringer\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA mole stumbles upon a tiny thing and finds his life forever changed by the power of imagination and finding self-confidence in this tender and enchanting picture book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen shy Mole is out walking one day, he sees a tiny thing. He brings it to his burrow and immediately sets out to make it feel at home. Mole, who had never been noticed by the squirrels or included by the birds, finds an imaginary friend in the tiny thing. Soon, he feels brave enough to share songs, secrets, and stories\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003eand even bring the tiny thing out into the world! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSometimes, even the tiniest of encouragement is all that's needed to branch out and make new friends.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllen Tarlow writes stories for children, including the picture books \u003ci\u003eLooking for Smile\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Becoming Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Tiny Thing\u003c\/i\u003e. She has been a teacher and for many years worked as an editor of early childhood classroom materials. Ellen lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband, David, a painter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLauren Stringer has illustrated many celebrated picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Tiny Thing\u003c\/i\u003e by Ellen Tarlow; \u003ci\u003eDeer Dancer \u003c\/i\u003eby Mary Lyn Ray; \u003ci\u003eThe Princess and Her Panther\u003c\/i\u003e by Wendy Orr; \u003ci\u003eScarecrow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSnow\u003c\/i\u003e, both written by Cynthia Rylant; as well as her own \u003ci\u003eWinter Is the Warmest Season\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Was Done\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAn Abundance of Light\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit her at LaurenStringer.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.1 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44811138498619,"sku":"9781534498136","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2274\/9755\/files\/J0qXfOGCeZ9781534498136.webp?v=1793314283","url":"https:\/\/bookshopclassics.shop\/products\/the-tiny-thing-hardcover","provider":"Bookshop Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}