Something Big
Sylvie Neeman
(Author)
Ingrid Godon
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
A poignant look at how great deeds can often be found in the small, instinctual actions we barely think about.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.
Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
Enchanted Lion
Publish Date
September 03, 2013
Pages
40
Dimensions
7.4 X 9.5 X 0.5 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781592701407
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About the Author
Sylvie 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.
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.
Reviews
New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2013 STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
"Neeman and Godon elevate an intimate, everyday moment into something significant." "There's an honest intimacy to the conversations between the small one and the big one that ring true; reading them, one realizes how rare they are in the realm of picture books, which so often seek to comfort or simply amuse. [...] Accomplishing these ends with very little exposition makes "Something Big" quite unusual, and like its illustrations, very artful indeed." - The New York Times Book Review "Godon's art--which, as you can see in the art featured here today, is a cousin in style to the illustrations of Chris Raschka--is as emotionally resonant as the text. In one striking spread, we see the boy seated in frustration, and there are nearly scribbled lines trying to enclose him. The text reads: "The big one suddenly wants to hold the little one in his arms, but he doesn't dare because he feels that the little one doesn't really want a hug at the moment. First they have to resolve the problem of big things."" - 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast
New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2013 STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
"Neeman and Godon elevate an intimate, everyday moment into something significant." "There's an honest intimacy to the conversations between the small one and the big one that ring true; reading them, one realizes how rare they are in the realm of picture books, which so often seek to comfort or simply amuse. [...] Accomplishing these ends with very little exposition makes "Something Big" quite unusual, and like its illustrations, very artful indeed." - The New York Times Book Review "Godon's art--which, as you can see in the art featured here today, is a cousin in style to the illustrations of Chris Raschka--is as emotionally resonant as the text. In one striking spread, we see the boy seated in frustration, and there are nearly scribbled lines trying to enclose him. The text reads: "The big one suddenly wants to hold the little one in his arms, but he doesn't dare because he feels that the little one doesn't really want a hug at the moment. First they have to resolve the problem of big things."" - 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast
"Neeman and Godon elevate an intimate, everyday moment into something significant." "There's an honest intimacy to the conversations between the small one and the big one that ring true; reading them, one realizes how rare they are in the realm of picture books, which so often seek to comfort or simply amuse. [...] Accomplishing these ends with very little exposition makes "Something Big" quite unusual, and like its illustrations, very artful indeed." - The New York Times Book Review "Godon's art--which, as you can see in the art featured here today, is a cousin in style to the illustrations of Chris Raschka--is as emotionally resonant as the text. In one striking spread, we see the boy seated in frustration, and there are nearly scribbled lines trying to enclose him. The text reads: "The big one suddenly wants to hold the little one in his arms, but he doesn't dare because he feels that the little one doesn't really want a hug at the moment. First they have to resolve the problem of big things."" - 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast
New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2013 STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
"Neeman and Godon elevate an intimate, everyday moment into something significant." "There's an honest intimacy to the conversations between the small one and the big one that ring true; reading them, one realizes how rare they are in the realm of picture books, which so often seek to comfort or simply amuse. [...] Accomplishing these ends with very little exposition makes "Something Big" quite unusual, and like its illustrations, very artful indeed." - The New York Times Book Review "Godon's art--which, as you can see in the art featured here today, is a cousin in style to the illustrations of Chris Raschka--is as emotionally resonant as the text. In one striking spread, we see the boy seated in frustration, and there are nearly scribbled lines trying to enclose him. The text reads: "The big one suddenly wants to hold the little one in his arms, but he doesn't dare because he feels that the little one doesn't really want a hug at the moment. First they have to resolve the problem of big things."" - 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast
