Synopses & Reviews
Cub knows all about the familiar world in the snow den where she was born. Whenand#160;she follows Mom out of their den, tumblingand#160;into the Arctic wilderness, she finds that the world under the wide blue sky is big, big, BIG! Itand#8217;s easy to be curious when thereand#8217;s so much to exploreand#8212;and when Mom is nearby. But when she thinks sheand#8217;s all alone, can Cub be brave? With spare, lyrical words and paintings that are both dramatic and intimate, Cuband#8217;s Big World tells a tender story of new experiences, homecoming, and the love between a parent and child.
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“Sweet and soft, this picture book heralds a sunny spring.” Publishers Weekly
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“Bold lines, expressive movement, and the springtime palette of pink, blue, and lush woodsy greens will delight the childs eye.” Horn Book (starred review)
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"Engle's rich adjectives and repetition make this an enjoyable read aloud."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"A sensitive reminder that talents and abilities come in all shapes and, yes, sizes."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"Engle delivers here a nifty life lesson in valuing what you have."
and#8212;Booklist
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andquot;Debut author-artist Lombardi starts out strong in establishing her irrepressible heroine, and her pencil and gouache drawings, rendered in shades of pink and brown, have a crafty, sweet exuberance.andquot;
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andquot;Like the other small gems in the endearing Gossie and Friends series, this picture book offers a satisfying combination of beauty, clarity, and simplicity.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist Online
andquot;A just plain ducky addition to this excellent picture-book series.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;Dunreaand#39;s gently amusing, pleasingly repetitive stories and thoroughly beguiling illustrations continue to capture preschooler life in all its variety.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
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andquot;As surely as thereand#39;s room in the series for Gus, thereand#39;s room in his contemplative little life for companionship after all.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
Review
andquot;A great book to share with sensitive children concerned about the steadiness of parental love and a pleasant example of creative problem-solving.andquot;
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"Thomson's personification of Mom and Cub, along with her measured, soothing text, make for an agreeable, affirming story for both one-on-one and group sharing."
and#8212;Kirkus
"The suspense is toddler-perfect, with Mom appearing the moment it all become's too much. . . Lap-sit ready, with a built-in hug at the end."
and#8212;The Horn Book Magazine
"Thomson's calm voice makes it clear that Mom's absence is only temporary, so readers can snuggle up and relish this big polar world, gorgeously and inventively imagined."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"A great deal of warmth permeates this lovely story of the cold arctic and a polar bear cub's first exploration outside the cave in which he was born. . . A nice addition to collections for the youngest tots."
and#8212;Booklist
"Vivid but not flowery, gentle but exciting, Thomson's measured voice expertly captures the wonder and fear of a young child exploring unfamiliar territory alone. . . . Cub's Big World is a big must-have."
and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes's glorious story stars a rambunctious and adventurous little white rabbit who discovers, in the end, that a mother's love is constant and true.
Little white rabbit hops along, exploring and wondering: What would it be like to be as tall as a tree? Or as still as a rock? Or green, like the bright spring world around him? It's wonderful to wonder about many things and exciting to explore the world--but true happiness is knowing where you belong and who loves you best of all.
Bright greens, yellows, pinks, and purples--the welcome colors of spring--dance across the pages of this pitch-perfect and critically acclaimed book for very young children.
This national bestseller by award-winning author Kevin Henkes is a wonderful choice for Easter baskets, as a gift for a new baby, for reading before bedtime, or for sharing anytime.
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In the newest picture book from bestselling Caldecott Medalist Henkes, a curious young rabbit hops through the wide world before finally ending up safe at home. Full color.
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One bright spring day a little white rabbit sets out from home on an adventure. What does he find? Look! Everything is new.Anything is possible. . . .
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In Olivier Dunrea's latest Gossie and Friends tale, Gemma is the big sister and Gus is the little brother. They both like to explore and Gemma likes to be the leader. But just who is following whom? Look for the companion book, Gus.
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Meet Gemma and Gus, the newest charactersand#160;in Olivier Dunreaand#8217;s irresistable Gossie and Friends series!and#160;Gemma is the big sister. Gus is the little brother. Gus is always following Gemma around, but one day Gus sets out on his own. Just who is following who?and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; and#160; Another pair of darling goslings make theirand#160;debut in this sweet story, with Olivier Dunreaand#8217;s perfectly pitched storytelling and endearingand#160;illustrations that Gossie and Friends fans have come to cherish.
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Tinyand#160;Rabbit wants more than anything to be bigand#8212;until heand#160;discovers that he is just the right size for the most important thing of all.
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Tiny rabbit dreams of growing as big as the forest and as tall as the trees,and#160;yet no matter how hard he wishes, he stays the same small size. But in a jungle filled with beasts both big and small, perhaps being tiny is just right! Inspired by the rhythms and humor of Afro-Cuban folktales, award-winning author Margarita Engleand#160;wrote this charming picture book in honor of every child's favorite springtime animal. and#160;
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Meet Gus, a gosling who likes to be by himself. But when his adventures lead him to a turtle's nest, he's in for some unexpected companionship! For more Gus look for Gemma and Gus, another new Gossie and Friends adventure by Olivier Dunrea.
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Gus loves to be by himself. He explores theand#160;whole barnyard, taking in the world around him all on his own. Until he finds three small eggs. His perfect companions might be inside! How long will they take to hatch?
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The latest character to join Olivier Dunrea's growing gaggle of adorable goslingsand#160;has a self-assured independence that preschoolers are sure to identify with!
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Lovey Bunny is the happiest little girl around. She loves just about everythingandmdash;her family, art, watching her mama make things, and especially playing dress-up. But when she borrows Mama Rabbitandrsquo;s new dress without asking and ruins it, Lovey Bunny learns that not everything always goes as planned. Will Lovey Bunny find a creative way to show Mama that sheandrsquo;s sorry?
Kristine A. Lombardiandrsquo;s picture book debut reveals an effervescent new character whose talent for crafts and love of fashion, family, and fun will touch the hearts of little girls everywhere!
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In this picture book about exploring the big snowy world, a tiny polar bear learns that she can be braveand#8212;especially with Mom close by.
About the Author
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for
Kitten's First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1
New York Times bestsellers
Lilly's Big Day and
Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book
Owen, and the beloved
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in
Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in
Penny and Her Doll and
Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a
New York Times Book Review piece about
A Good Day, wrote, "It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius." Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers,
The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for
Olive's Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels
Junonia,
Bird Lake Moon,
The Birthday Room, and
Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly's Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in Penny and Her Doll and Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a New York Times Book Review piece about A Good Day, wrote, "It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius." Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers, The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for Olive's Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels Junonia, Bird Lake Moon, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.