Big and Small and In-Between
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- £7.99
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- £7.99
Publisher Description
You Are (Not) Small meets The Quiet Book in this beautiful compilation of all the little things that make up our big world.
This wide, wonderful world contains many things. Some things are as big as a family of bears; some are as small as a reflection in a puddle. Some things are felt rather than seen.
In between it all is . . . you. What kinds of things will you collect?
This lovely, lyrical book collects the world by size. Divided into three chapters with three specially paper-engineered separations, every page encapsulates one precious moment that perfectly represents both a size and an experience. Beloved author Carter Higgins's poignant, poetic text and Daniel Miyares's incandescent illustrations capture a whole new way of seeing the world in this beautiful, giftable meditation on what it means to be a kid—and what it means to be a human.
A GIFT FOR ALL: This book expresses a genuine love for the world in a sincere, observant way. The author's imagination and the illustrator's keen eyes make it a perfect choice for anyone seeking a gorgeous gift that celebrates the wonder of our world, whether between parents and kids, between grandparents and grandchildren, or even between friends.
SPECIAL CONCEPT: Every child learns about size, usually through nonfiction. This book makes the concept of size personal and emotional, something that changes how you feel in any given situation.
CLASSIC LITERATURE: Fans of A Hole is to Dig or A Tree is Nice will recognize the inspiration of classic literature and the timeless quality of this special text.
THOUGHT-PROVOKING IDEA: This book will change the way every kid encounters the world. Is their room smaller than their parents' or bigger than a mouse's? Is a rock a big hill for an ant or a small pebble for a bear? The mix of poetic and practical in this text makes every life experience worth investigating both from far away and with a microscope.
BELOVED AUTHOR: Carter Higgins is the author of many favorite books for kids, including the bestseller Everything You Need for a Treehouse, illustrated by Emily Hughes; Circle Under Berry, which she illustrated herself; and Audrey L and Audrey W, a chapter book series.
Perfect for:
• Fans of Ruth Krauss
• Fans of Margaret Wise Brown
• Fans of classic children's literature
• Educators looking for a new way to teach the concept of size
• Parents and grandparents
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In a conceptual work of categorization, Higgins (Circle Under Berry) writes short, fanciful, often funny observations, sorted into the divisions of the title: big ("the DONUT/ that your brother got/ because you picked last/ and only got the hole"), in-between ("what you are/ on your HALF BIRTHDAY/ not even or odd"), and small ("the MOUSE'S TEA PARTY"). Ruth Krauss's A Hole Is to Dig gets a quiet nod in three spreads that show a child digging on a beach: their work is first a big thing ("the HOLE when you are done"), then an in-between thing, and at last a small thing ("the HOLE when you start to dig"). Art by Miyares (Hope at Sea), often shadowed in pencil gray, creates a quiet, reflective feeling, foregrounding objects as well as children of various skin tones. Each section heading features a piece of paper engineering—each an elegant, interactive creation—and the book ends with a dramatic gatefold. These and the book's luxurious length make it an abstract journey with many turns and surprises. Ages 3–5. Author's agent: Rubin Pfeffer, Rubin Pfeffer Content. Illustrator's agent: April Prince, Studio Goodwin Sturges.
