Big and Small

    By Saint Valentino

    Big and Small cover image

    15 Apr, 2024

    a painting of an elephant standing in a field next to a river and trees with birds flying around it, fantastic realism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    Ella the elephant was feeling sad. She was so big that she often knocked things over without meaning to. She sighed and wished she could be smaller.

    a painting of an elephant in a field with a pond and trees in the background and birds flying around, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    Meanwhile, Frankie the fox was having a different problem. He was so small that he often went unnoticed. He sighed and wished he could be bigger.

    a cartoon of an elephant and a fox in a forest with a pond and flowers on the ground and trees, furry art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, storybook illustration

    One day, Ella and Frankie met under their favorite tree. They shared their problems and decided to show each other their lives from their own perspective.

    a man standing next to an elephant on a field with a fox in front of it and a sky with clouds, magical realism, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, comic cover art

    First, Frankie spent a day with Ella. He saw how Ella used her size to help other animals and protect her family. It was a perspective he had never considered.

    a painting of a man standing next to an elephant and a raccoon in a field with a sky background, furry art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, official art

    Frankie realized that being big also had its advantages. He was impressed by Ella's strength and gentleness, and how she used her size for good.

    a fox and a rhino in a forest with trees and rocks on the ground and a mushroom on the ground, furry art, a storybook illustration, Brom, storybook illustration

    Next, Ella spent a day with Frankie. She saw how Frankie used his size to move swiftly and quietly. She saw him sneak into small places she could never fit.

    a fox and an elephant in a forest with trees and rocks and leaves on the ground, with a forest background, furry art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, storybook illustration

    Ella realized that being small also had its advantages. She was amazed by Frankie's agility and cleverness, and how he used his size to navigate the world.

    two elephants standing next to each other in a forest with a fox sitting on the ground next to them, furry art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    After their journey, Ella and Frankie met again under the tree. They shared their experiences and realized they both had it pretty good.

    a painting of an elephant and a fox in a forest with trees and leaves on the ground and a baby fox sitting on the ground, context art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, storybook illustration

    Frankie no longer wished to be bigger, and Ella no longer wished to be smaller. They understood that every size had its own advantages and challenges.

    a picture of an elephant and a fox in the woods together, with the picture of a fox in the foreground, furry art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    Ella and Frankie learned to appreciate themselves just the way they were. They felt grateful for their unique abilities and for the friendship they had found.

    an elephant and a fox in a forest with trees and leaves on the ground and a forest background with trees and leaves, furry art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    From that day forward, Ella and Frankie became the best of friends. They often spent their days together, learning and growing, comfortable in their own skin.

    a picture of an elephant and two foxes in a forest with flowers and trees, and a path leading to the elephant, furry art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Their story spread across the plain, reminding everyone to appreciate their own unique strengths and sizes. And they all lived happily, understanding the beauty of being different.