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Little Elliot, Big City

written and illustrated by Mike Curato

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2014

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BFYR/Macmillan

ISBN: 978-0-80050-9825-9

Keywords: Animals, City life, Friendship

Elliot feels small living in a big city, until he finds good things come in small packages. Gentle illustrations in soft earth tones.