<b>A simply beautiful book for young children</b>
The i Newspaper
Daniel Egnéus’s atmospheric woodland illustrations are the ideal accompaniment to Michael Rosen’s gorgeous, lyrical text
The Observer
Be ready to share a dream with the little one who asks you to read this
Kirkus US
Egnéus’s 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
Rosen’s words and Egnéus’ lovely pictures combine to create a soothing tale that will be welcomed in autumn or at bedtime in any season of the year<b></b>
Booklist
Egnéus’s light-dappled illustrations pair seamlessly with Rosen’s simple, moving text to create <b>a picture book of sublime warmth and comfort</b>
Guardian, Best Children's Books of the Year
The lyrical text and varied format interact with the beautiful seasonal colours of the evocative illustrations. It sends messages of courage, hope and resilience, making it ideal for the classroom or as a bedtime read ... <b>An instant classic!</b>
The School Librarian
A GUARDIAN BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR
**'An instant classic' - The School Librarian**
**'A picture book of sublime warmth and comfort' - Guardian**
**'Gorgeous' - Observer**
**'A simply beautiful book for young children' - The i Newspaper**
The Cold is coming, and it’s 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 Egnéus.
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Biografisk notat
Michael Rosen is a beloved British children’s 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 Kingdom’s Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009 and is a Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmith’s, University of London.
www.michaelrosen.co.uk
Twitter: @MichaelRosenYes
Daniel Egnéus 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