"Bigelow is afraid of almost everything until he meets the tiny Mrs. Pimberly, who thinks he is a giant, and gives him some surprising advice"-- Provided by publisher
Florence Parry Heide Book order
Florence Parry Heide found immense joy in writing for children, cherishing the connection it fostered with her own inner child. Her work often explores the magical transformation of thoughts into words and stories that resonate with unseen readers. With a unique ability to find humor in childhood fears and the complexities of friendship, she crafted narratives that are both insightful and enchanting. Heide's writing delves into the relatable anxieties of growing up and the true meaning of camaraderie, making her stories enduringly special.







- 2023
- 2020
The Shrinking of Treehorn (50th Anniversary Edition)
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
"If you want to pretend you're shrinking, that's all right," said Treehorn's mother, "as long as you don't do it at the table." No one around seems to appreciate what Treehorn's going through, when he starts shrinking after playing a strange board game. His parents are busy, his friends laugh at him, and he even gets sent to the Principal's office for shrinking. Or was it shirking? Clearly, the adults in his life have no clue and can't help. In the end, Treehorn figures it out on his own, and all is well. . . . At least until he turns green. This oddly offbeat, surreal, and funny story is illustrated with Edward Gorey's signature pen and ink drawings. It will appeal to any kid who feels they're not truly seen or heard by the grown-ups in their life. Works for adults, too. This 50th Anniversary edition includes an appreciation from Caldecott Honoree Lane Smith, illustrator of The Stinky Cheese Man. An ALA Notable Children's Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year
- 1989
Schorschi
- 191 pages
- 7 hours of reading
- 1975
Caught between her mother's fashionable world and her own deep-felt values, Sara must make a painful choice.
- 1975
The Shrinking of Treehorn
- 60 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Poor Treehorn's problem is politely ignored by his parents and barely tolerated by his teachers.

