Tim the Tiny Horse at Large facts for kids
Book Cover
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| Author | Harry Hill |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy, comedy |
| Publisher | Faber Children's Books |
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Publication date
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4 September 2008 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 176 |
| ISBN | 978-0-571-23602-2 |
| Preceded by | Tim the Tiny Horse |
Tim the Tiny Horse at Large is a funny book for kids written and drawn by the famous comedian Harry Hill. It came out in 2008 and is the second book about Tim, following Tim the Tiny Horse. This book is full of short stories about Tim's adventures and the new challenges he faces, even though he's still super small!
Contents
What Happens in the Book?
This book continues the adventures of Tim, a very tiny horse. Even though he's small, Tim gets bigger responsibilities and learns important lessons.
Tim's New Home and Friends
Tim still lives in his cozy stable, which is actually a matchbox! He meets new friends and even falls in love with Chenille, who is Fly's sister. Fly is Tim's best friend.
Weddings and Babysitting
Tim has a very important role at Fly's wedding: he's the Best Horse! After the wedding, Tim even helps out by babysitting for Mr. and Mrs. Fly's new baby. He learns a lot about being responsible.
Buying a Home and Getting a Pet
Tim decides to buy his own place. He gets a cool apartment that looks like a cigarette box, using a five-pound check. Then, Tim decides to get a pet. He chooses a greenfly named George.
Learning About Pet Ownership
Having a pet is a big deal! Tim learns all about taking care of George. He experiences both the joys and the sad parts of being a pet owner. It's a journey that teaches him a lot about life and responsibility.
Who Are the Characters?
The book features a fun cast of characters who join Tim on his adventures.
- Tim the Tiny Horse – He is the main character and a very small horse.
- George the Greenfly – Tim's first pet greenfly.
- George the Second – Tim's second pet greenfly.
- Fly – Tim's best friend.
- Mrs. Fly – Fly's wife.
- Maggot – Fly and Mrs. Fly's son.
- Chenille – Fly's sister, who Tim likes.
- Fly's Mother – She sings at George's funeral.
- Fly's Grandma – She lives with Fly.
