Hi Tracy- I've also been shopping acoustics lately. Although I can't relate to your size issue I was just roaming the acoustic department ( I'm shopping for an acous/elec in the $800 +/- range) and came across a guitar I would consider petite. It was a YAMAHA APX model. I would have to say I was extremely impressed with the sound/playability of that "little" guitar. It was less than half the price of the Taylor/Martin/Takamine stuff I was looking at but, in terms of sound and easy play, it kept right up with them. Very impressive. They didn't have the larger (full size) versions of an APX so I can't speak for them ...but if I was looking for a smaller-package guitar this little $299 APX would get very serious consideration. Good luck with your shopping - have fun with it.