The Big Day

(Hardback)

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A GIANT celebration of love

When a giant, sparkly blue envelope arrives in the post, one tiny human knows just what to do. They set off to a magical wedding where witches, elves, unicorns and more gather in excitement. They watch the giant grooms sweep in with a burst of gorgeous colour and exchange vows, before everyone tucks in to an other-worldly wedding feast. This is a wedding theyll never forget!

Lift the flaps to uncover the details as the wedding unfolds, from the RSVP to the magical menu.With beautiful poetry by Rachel Plummer and stunning illustrations by Forrest Burdett, this charming picture book sends a message to all: that love is just love, whether giant or small.

The Big Dayis perfect for fans ofGrandads Camper,Julian is a Mermaid,Dragon PostandThe Pirate Mums.This book reinforces the message that all love is love, offering a perfect opportunity to celebrate Pride, LGBTQ+ love and inclusivity in a way that your child can fully engage with.

Reviews

An enchanting, beautiful story that will make you giggle and gasp in delight! -- Ian Eagleton
Celebrate pride with this novelty picture book. One tiny human, two giants and a wedding feature in this inclusive story of love and friendship. Rachel Plummers funny and moving rhyming poetry is brought to life by illustrator Forrest Burdett. * LGBTQ+ Focus *
A vibrant celebration of love and inclusivity The Big Day stresses that love is universal. Highly recommended.

Author Bio

Rachel Plummer is a poet, childrens author and creative writing teacher living in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were a Troubadour International Poetry Prize winner in 2014. Their debut children's poetry collection, Wain, is based around LGBT retellings of traditional Scottish myths.

Forrest Burdett is a queer illustrator from New Jersey with an eye for whimsy, a heart full of magic, and a passion for vibrant colours. He studied Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology and now lives in Portland, Oregon. He loves finding magic in the small, everyday moments and uses his art as a means to explore and share them. He spends his days creating, reading, and eating an obscene amount of chocolate. You can see more of his work at forrestburdett.com.