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Mr Big

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The book is written throughout with short, snappy sentences therefore engaging young readers and the illustrations also feature speech bubbles by other characters which add to the story. The start of the new school year seems an appropriate time to share a favourite bear of mine - the big-hearted Boris in his debut, Boris Starts School, written by Carrie Weston. I love the simplicity of this book - its illustrations are bold and eye catching, the text is easy to read. Recently Ed worked with Tiger Aspect to develop an animated TV series and is currently working with the Little Angel Theatre on a production of Mr Big.

The message of the book is clear, essentially do not judge a book by its cover, and this story livens up the teaching of the age old message. He won the Highland Children's Book Award in 2007 for his book, The Getaway and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal for children's book illustration, recognizing his 2008 picture book Banana. Here's a look at some of the fantastic picture books that we've handed out around the country, for free, over previous years.I think it's important for everyone, especially at a young age, to learn not to judge a book by its cover and that's exactly what this book teaches. Perfect for developing your child’s empathy - good for your kid, good for you and good for the world at large! Mr Big was also presented as a series of concerts, ‘Mr Big plays Jazz’ – a mix of live drawing, storytelling and live jazz. Addressed to the Mystery Pianist, it thanks him for the beautiful music and invites him to join ‘a couple of the guys’ at the Blue Note.

This was a great story that I enjoyed reading it and felt the feelings how Mr big encountered through the illustrations and pictures. It deals with different emotions such as loneliness and is a good story to explain to children that we all have our own skills and qualities, celebrating everyone as an individual. Nobody liked the look of Mr Big, they would get off the bus that he was on, he went to the cafe and everyone would leave.Try watching Ed Vere show how to draw Mr Big on YouTube children’s faces light up when they find they can draw him too. Like no-one sees the real him, but then it turns out he's talented and they accept that he is large because he's got talent. After all those achingly sad images of Mr Big, it’s an absolute pleasure to see him looking so happy, enjoying the company – and the big time. You guys are such a force for good and I am a passionate supporter of Indie booksellers, so I'm so happy this worked out well (I'd love to know how many books were sold if you have it to hand - it felt like quite a lot! They would also only drop off a case of books and leave us to run it – it was so lovely to have you on hand to chat to the children and recommend them books, as well as the small (but appreciated!

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