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.

 

There are 40 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2013 by Enchanted Lion Books .

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 Liege. Written and illustrated by Ingrid Godon, the internationally successful illustrator of WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THE BOO-HOO BABY? (0 333 98477 3 as board book) and ONE GORGEOUS BABY (0 333 960386 in paperback). She lives in Belgium with her husband and children.