The Horn Book Guide

PRESCHOOL

Bentley, Jonathan

Little Big

32 pp. | Eerdmans | September, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8028-5462-9 $16.00

(2) PS "I am little," a young narrator begins, and the first few spreads let us know how the child feels about this. Attempts to imitate big brother--who blithely enjoys the perks of being bigger--are unsuccessful. Inspired by three stuffed animals, the youngster indulges in a humorous flight of fancy, imagining the benefits--and drawbacks--of animal attributes. Bentley's expressive, cleanly composed art expands on his to-the-point text.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2015