Too Tall Alice
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Too Tall Alice by Barbara Worton with illustrations by Dom Rodi is published in print by Great Little Books LLC . This award-winning children’s book (ages 5-10) is available for sale from the author at https://www.ebay.com/str/barbarawortonbooks. For more information about Too Tall Alice or scheduling Barbara for an event, please contact barbara@barbaraworton.com.
And here’s what Too Tall Alice is all about:
“I’m Just Right For Me!”
Alice is tall. Not T-Rex or Empire State Building tall. Just four inches taller than the other girls in class, and Alice is worried. FOUR INCHES. That’s a lot of inches taller than everyone else. One night before bed, Alice hears “the grown-ups” talking about all the things a tall girl can be, and she doesn’t want to be any of those things. She falls asleep and her dreams take her to a place where she learns to see, really see, herself for the first time—and she knows she is “just right for me.”
Too Tall Alice lets everyone who reads it know that it’s always fine to be yourself—if you’re tall, short or feel like you are different in anyway. A perfect book to read to your children or grandchildren. It’s fun and great to look at and at a time when the Internet and social media can make kids feel like everyone’s life is perfect except theirs, this book tells readers “you are just right for you and can be any and all the things you want to be.”
Some Love for Too Tall Alice
“A Must Read For Girls. Where was Too Tall Alice when I was in grade school? The best part about this book? The young women Alice dreams about that help her discover how cool being tall (or anything else that makes you stand out) can be. A must read for girls in a day and age where image is 'everything.' Read this book with your girls and share Alice's self-discovery.” Lisa Barker, Reviewer
“I Absolutely Loved This Book! Too Tall Alice takes the idea that being different than all of your friends is ok; you don't have to look like everyone else to be happy or successful. It's something that has needed to be said to children for years and finally an author has done so in a very entertaining way. Too Tall Alice is perfect for seven to ten year olds.” L. Martin, Reviewer
“Cute And Inspirational. In Too Tall Alice, the main character suffers from feeling different–in her case, being taller than everyone else. But kids can all relate to being different in some way and feeling like they don't fit in. This book reassures kids that they may feel different now, but when they're grown up, they can be anything they want to be. Cute illustrations by Dom Rodi and clever "kid-language" make this book a fun read. But the positive message of self-acceptance and hope is what comes through in a TALL way.” Bergers Book Reviews
“Just The Right Size For Children. I have read and re-read Too Tall Alice to my nephew and cousin because it is such a powerful message about being comfortable with who you are while also presenting a fun read. Barbara Worton is a true talent, and someone who has delivered a book that is just right for young people.” Cyrus Webb, Amazon Reviewer, Host of Conversations Live Radio and Influencer
“An Important Conversation Starter. I recently reread Too Tall Alice for my granddaughter who is now six. It is a wonderful book for us to see how others see themselves and how we, in turn, think about ourselves and how we regard others. It is a great conversation starter for talking with children. What is often unique to us, can be unsettling and then become a question impacting our own self-esteem. Yes, there are big issues out there, but ideas about ourselves, is where, especially in those formative years, that confidence can be shaped. So let Too Tall Alice start the conversation. Applause for Barbara Worton. Thank you for helping us start talking.” Amazon review from Rochelle Udell, Artist, Writer, Grandmother
"Worton Has A Winner Of A Story Here! It teaches children to accept themselves without being too preachy about it. It's a very child friendly story that will speak to children with a variety of differences that make them stand out.” Benjamin Potter, Reviewer
“Too Tall Alice is a wonderful book to help kids learn to like themselves for who they are. Told with bold illustrations and crazy background drawings, Alice struggles with being the stand-out girl in her class. As Alice comes to realize she's okay just as she is, she awakens to a new, beautiful day. What a wonderful ending to the story!” TeensReadToo
“Barbara Worton with the very excellent collaboration by illustrator Dom Rodi present a book that is not only a pleasure to read and enjoy the artwork, but it is also a fine adjunct for parents and teachers (and all of us) in aiding children (and adults) who are 'different'. The difference in Too Tall Alice is of course height, but the reader can substitute any variation in body habitus or personality for the chosen `difference' of this story.” Grady Harp, Amazon Reviewer
“Barbara Worton has provided a great resource about developing a positive self-image that will help children appreciate their own uniqueness and will also encourage them to accept the distinctive characteristics of others. Dom Rodi's eye-catching illustrations reinforce the message of the text. While the story is about a girl, boys can benefit from reading it as well. It gets a high-five from me.” Wayne S. Walker, reviewer with Stories for Children Magazine
“Being Different Isn't Necessarily a Bad Thing. The message in Too Tall Alice is pretty clear, and it's the type of book many will relate to either directly or indirectly, and not necessarily due to the fact of being very tall. The dilemma faced by Alice could be anything physical or otherwise and it wouldn't change the book's overall message. This is one of the books many strong points—it can apply to many different situations and thus will benefit many who read because most anyone can relate in some way. The illustrations in this book are interesting and very different from other children's books. It's a book with a message about being out of the ordinary so it makes sense that the illustrations would also offer something more unusual than the average.” Bryan Carey, Reviewer
“I recently reread Too Tall Alice by Barbara Worton. It still has the same appeal that it had when I read it to my fourth grade students years ago. I remember that they came to the conclusion that it’s okay not to be like everyone else. It’s okay to be different. The “gist” of the book is to know that we’re not all the same, and that’s something to smile about.” Linda B, Retired 4th Grade Teacher, Grandmother
“Barbara Worton writes with a keen understanding of how it feels to be different. Alice begins the story with self-doubt and an intense discomfort with her height…and learns to accept herself just as she is and decides that she can do and be anything she wants. Too Tall Alice offers children who are struggling with self-image a wonderful lesson of acceptance without forcing it on them. Dom Rodi enhances the story with a variety of illustrations, large and small. The emotions described in the text play clearly across Alice's face. Too Tall Alice is an engaging story with a great message.” Library Girl Reads
“This Book Definitely Belongs In Any 4th Grade And Up Classroom! It will indeed show the girls in the class the message that Worton dedicates to "all the too tall, too small, too skinny, too fat, too smart, too silly girls who deserve to see, really see, and love themselves." Katie M. Harvey, Reviewer
“I Connected With This Book. This beautifully illustrated book will speak to the tall girls, along with the child who is short, and all of the others who are different. We need to learn to accept ourselves and celebrate our unique qualities—just like Alice does. The fanciful story is uplifting, and the illustrations are the best I've seen. I can see classroom teachers using this book to teach a lesson on self-esteem and acceptance of others. It's a good one!” Sally, Reviewer
“More Than Just a Cute Book! While Too Tall Alice could have been just another charming "you are special" book, the whimsical humor and stunning illustrations lift it to a totally different level…. The message applies, of course, to any child who worries about being different -- and what child doesn't? Celebrate your differences and the possibilities they bring! You will also enjoy the details of Alice's school and family. Alice feels like a very real little girl….It’s a treasure trove of imagination…. My granddaughters are going to love it! They may not be too tall, but they'll understand the message.” Linda Bulger, Reviewer
