Top 10 Smallest

Children's Literature - Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger

Children and adults will be intrigued by the pictures and descriptions of some of the smallest things in the world. There are a few animals, including the Etruscan pygmy shrew, the smallest mammal in the world, and Mr. Peebles, the world's smallest cat. Other tiny creatures include the pygmy rattlesnake and Satomi's pygmy seahorse. Things that are usually large have a smallest version: the smallest scraper, the smallest plane, and the smallest helicopter. Readers will find humor in the world's smallest car. The Peel P50 cannot drive in reverse—a driver who wants to go the other direction has to pick up the car and manually turn it around. The pictures of these fascinating objects tell wonderful stories. Full-page colorful photographs show wonderful detail and offer comparison points to reinforce the size of the world's smallest. The text is easy to understand and lively. The book also includes a glossary, an index, and online resources for more information. Reviewer: Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger