The Small Giant

    By Rosie Harper

    The Small Giant cover image

    01 Apr, 2024

    a girl sitting on a bed in a room with a desk and bookshelf in front of a window, serial art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, poster

    Tommy was pacing nervously in his room, his heart filled with a mix of excitement and fear for his first day at the new school.

    a girl standing in front of a bunch of flowers in a room with a rug on the floor and a potted plant, socialist realism, a character portrait, Anne Said, official art

    His mother came in, 'Don't worry, Tommy. You're a brave boy. Just be yourself and everything will be fine,' she said with a comforting smile.

    a cartoon of a boy with a backpack standing in front of a school with other children in the background, paris school, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    As Tommy entered the school premises, he was overwhelmed by its grandeur. He looked around, nervously clutching his backpack.

    a cartoon of a boy standing in front of a group of children in school uniforms and smiling at the camera, paris school, a storybook illustration, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art

    Suddenly, a boy named Peter approached him. 'Hey, you must be the new kid. I'm Peter. Need some help finding your classroom?' he asked.

    a cartoon of a boy in a school uniform with a backpack and a group of children in the background, american scene painting, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art

    Tommy, relieved, nodded. He felt his nerves easing a bit as Peter guided him around the school.

    a cartoon of a boy in a classroom with a group of children behind him and a teacher in the background, vancouver school, a comic book panel, Alejandro Burdisio, official art

    In the classroom, the teacher introduced Tommy to the class. The children clapped and greeted him warmly. Tommy smiled, feeling welcomed.

    a cartoon of a boy in a classroom with other children in the background and a chalkboard with writing on it, vancouver school, a comic book panel, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art

    After school, Peter invited Tommy to play soccer with him and his friends. Tommy, although a bit hesitant, agreed.

    a cartoon of a girl standing in front of a classroom full of students in uniform and smiling at the camera, remodernism, a stock photo, Ella Guru, official art

    Tommy played exceptionally well, earning praises from Peter and his friends. He felt a sense of belonging, his fears fading away.

    a woman and a child are sitting at a table with cookies on it and a plate of cookies on the table, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Byeon Sang-byeok, storybook illustration

    Tommy came home with a wide smile on his face. He shared his day's experiences with his mother and grandma, who listened with pride.

    a family is standing in a kitchen with a cookie in their hands and a window in the background with a sky, american realism, a comic book panel, Alton Tobey, comic cover art

    'See, Tommy, you were worrying for nothing. We knew you'd do great,' his mother said, hugging him.

    a man and a child standing in a kitchen holding a plate of cookies and a plate of cookies on the counter, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, storybook illustration

    His grandma added, 'Remember, Tommy, it's not the size of the house or the car that matters, it's the size of your heart.'

    a boy holding a plate of cookies in a kitchen with a jar of milk on the counter and a jar of milk on the counter, american scene painting, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    With newfound confidence, Tommy looked forward to his journey in the new school, ready to face any challenge that came his way.

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