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Something Bigby Sylvie Neeman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:A big one and little one talk together. The little one is frustrated because he wants to do something really big, even though he's still small. The big one asks if he means something big like a mountain. No, a mountain is too big. Big like an elephant? No, that's too gray. More like a lighthouse by the sea, muses the boy, though not exactly. Father and son take a walk by the ocean, and there something surprising and deep and big occurs. Lyrical and gentle, Something Big is a touching story about childhood, parenting, and experiences that repeat generation after generation. Here the author beautifully grasps the tension between a child's smallness and his ability to dream big dreams. Review:"Midway through this knowing exchange between a parent and child (who are referred to throughout as 'the big one' and 'the little one'), Neeman gets to the heart of the story's paradox: 'You want to do something big but it's hard because you're still little, isn't that right?' the boy's father asks. The father tries to tease out what his child has in mind, but they aren't quite connecting. 'I said it would be something big like a lighthouse... but I never said for sure it would be a lighthouse by the ocean,' complains the boy. 'Oh, I get it,' replies his father, 'even though he no longer gets anything.' Illustrating in childlike, crayony lines, Godon is entirely attuned to the boy's frustration, her images jumbling together in much the same way one's thoughts entangle when trying to work through a problem. When the two walk to the ocean together, the horizon line cuts through their bodies, which overlap with each other's, too. 'Big' and 'little' are a matter of perspective, readers will understand, as Neeman and Godon elevate an intimate, everyday moment into something significant. Ages 4 — 8. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Synopsis:A poignant look at how great deeds can often be found in the small, instinctual actions we barely think about. Synopsis:A little one and a big one talk together. The little one is upset because he wants to do something big, even though hes still small. The big one and the little one go for a walk along the beach, and there something both surprising and big occurs. A gentle, lyrical story in which author Sylvie Neeman beautifully grasps the tension between a childs small size and his ability to dream big dreams. Synopsis:A big one and a little one talk together. The little one is frustrated because he wants to do something big even though he's little. Not big like a mountain, which is much too big, and not big like an elephant, which is too gray, but big like a lighthouse at the edge of the sea, though not exactly. About the AuthorSylvie Neeman was born in Lausanne in 1963. After receiving her degree, she began her life as an author and editor. Currently, she is the editor of the literary review, Parole, and has published many wonderful books. Ingrid Godon was born in Belgium in 1958. A prolific illustrator, her books have been translated into many languages and have received many awards. She lives in Liège. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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