The Big Dreaming
By (Author) Michael Rosen
Illustrated by Daniel Egnus
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
31st October 2023
26th October 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Bears
823.92
Hardback
32
Width 245mm, Height 274mm
The Cold is coming, and its time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep And so, Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness; dreams of homecoming; and dreams of hope. But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming A resonant and uplifting tale from a master storyteller, The Big Dreaming is a classic in the making, filled with luminous illustrations by award-winning Daniel Egnus.
Luminously beautiful * The Guardian on BE WILD, LITTLE ONE, illustrated by Daniel Egnus *
Be ready to share a dream with the little one who asks you to read this * Kirkus US *
Egnuss loose watercolors are gorgeous and will make readers feel as if they are in a forest ... A solid purchase for any preschool collection * School Library Journal *
This contemplative and comforting picture book is about hibernation but also dreams and hope * Bookseller *
Michael Rosen is a beloved British childrens author, poet, presenter, broadcaster and activist who has written over 140 books, including the beloved classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt. He served as the United Kingdoms Childrens Laureate from 2007 to 2009 and is a Professor of Childrens Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London. www.michaelrosen.co.uk Twitter: @MichaelRosenYes Daniel Egnus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including several Neil Gaiman titles and the much-loved picture book, Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope. He is also a well-regarded fashion artist, regularly illustrating for the likes of Chanel, H&M, Nike, and many more. He is based in Athens, Greece. Twitter and Instagram: @danielegneus