This is the story of Sam Small, the smallest boy in school. He is the darling of the dinner ladies and victim of bully-boy Beany. When Toots the Human Trumpet and Baby Piglet move into the upstairs flat, Sam's life undergoes some huge changes. Sarah Hayes's previous books include "This is the Bear", "This is the Bear and the Picnic Lunch", " This is the Bear and the Scary Night", "Grumbling Castle", "Robin Hood", "The Grumpalump", "Eat Up, Gemma", "Nine Ducks Nine" and "The Cats of Tiffany Street". John Bendall-Brunello has also illustrated "The Big Bad Mole is Coming" and "When I Grow Bigger".

 

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 59 pages in this book. This book was published 1995 by Walker Books Ltd .

Sarah Hayes has written numerous stories for children, including the picture books John Bendall-Brunello has writtten and illustrated children's books for over 15 years, for Walker, Scholastic, and Orchard. He lives with his wife in Cambridge.