Tell Me What it's Like to be Big

by
Joyce Dunbar

Illustrated by Debi Gliori

Little rabbit Willa just longs to be big. If she was big, she could reach up to the table and make her own breakfast; and she could turn on the lamp and the shower, and brush her teeth all by herself, just like big brother, Willoughby.

But after a frustrating morning, Willa realises being big also means no more toys, no more chicken slippers, and having to go outdoors alone. Despite Willoughby’s reassurances, a confused Willa needs Mum. 'Were you ever small? What did you do when you woke up too early?' asks Willa. 'I went straight back to sleep,' says Mum!

A gentle colour palette, engaging drawing, and witty details (such as Willa's radish pyjamas) complement this reassuring story about the frustrations and anxieties of being small, which is certain to resonate with young readers.

Publisher: Corgi

Debi Gliori

Debi Gliori has written and illustrated over 70 picture books, including the popular Mr Bear series. More recently she has also turned to older fiction, including the Pure Dead and Witch Baby series. She has also been shortlisted for major prizes, including the Kate Greenaway Award twice, the Scottish Arts Council Award and the Royal Mail Award.
Joyce Dunbar

Joyce has written over eighty books for children, many of them picture books - including the best selling Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go To Sleep and the much performed Shoe Baby and This is the Star. She also wrote a series of short funny novels called Software Superslug and the Mouse and Mole 26 which have been animated for television. She lives and works in Norwich.

http://www.joycedunbar.com/

Joyce Dunbar