Synopses & Reviews
High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters.
At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David Catrow's wild illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful--and straight from the heart.
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"The brightly colored art and rhymes are reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's work with their quirky absurdity." and#151;
School Library Journaland#160;"Sure to become a storytime favorite." and#151;
Kirkus ReviewsSynopsis
Does Big really love Smalland#8230;no matter what? What if Small is a squishy bug, a crocodile, or even just a grouch? Debi Glioriand#8217;s classic story of unconditional love, is the perfect Mother's or Father's Day gift, and now available in lap-board book edition with gold foil accents on the cover.
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This powerful and heartwarming picture book about unconditional love is the perfect book to show your loved ones how much you love them, no matter what.
Small is a little fox with big feelings. When Small is feeling down, Small asks Large, "If I turned into a bug, would you still love me and give me a hug?" Large's responses to this question and those that follow are nothing but loving and affirming. With a gentle, rhyming read-aloud text paired with inviting illustrations, this is an essential addition to every little one's library.
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Small is feeling grumpy and in need of some answers. Does Big really love Smalland#8230;no matter what? What if Small is a squishy bug, a crocodile, or even just a grouch? Debi Glioriand#8217;s sweet prose and colorful illustrations remind us that a parentand#8217;s love is always there, no matter what, in this beautiful lap-sized board book with gold foil stars.
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Exuberant rhymes and wild illustrations celebrate self-acceptance.
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Iand#8217;m grim and grumpy,and#8221; says Small to Large, and#8220;and I donand#8217;t think you love me at all.and#8221; But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a childand#8217;s biggest worry and a parentand#8217;s endless capacity for love.
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A sweet board book edition of a heartwarming story
About the Author
DEBI GLIORI has illustrated many beloved picture books, including Joyce Dunbar's Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep and Tell Me What It's Like to Be Big, along with her own No Matter What and Penguin Post. She lives near Edinburgh, Scotland.