We used this book last year with Year 2 Around ‘International Music Day’ - the children wrote letters to Mr Big and we made a giant collage of him! Perfect for developing your child’s empathy - good for your kid, good for you and good for the world at large!

The pages are displayed with small and large font which links to the emotions of feeling lonely/Happy. Might be getting a bit too in my head, but I was annoyed because I purchased this book since it wasn't available in the library and ended up being like. It could be great to use in PSHE related classes to discuss how we should not judge each other on appearances and teach that being big or different is not scary or negative.After taking the piano home, he sat, lonely and sad, at the window, and played to his heart's content. Big is a talented pianist and is only recognised when his music is heard and an anonymous letter invites him to join a band from which he develops great friendship and inclusion in society.

He then plays beautiful music which everyone in the neighborhood hears and wonders where it coming from. With his trademark bold colour and masterful graphic simplicity, Ed Vere sensitively and humorously tackles the universal and current subject of inclusion, reminding the reader that to get to know someone you need to look beyond their exterior. 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. Here's a look at some of the fantastic picture books that we've handed out around the country, for free, over previous years.

Your words, like your reviews, bring books to life and give them a voice before the front cover is even turned. Even though he is big everywhere he goes everyone runs away from him as they see someone big and scary, therefore Mr big inside felt very small and lonely from inside. Bronnie is so lovely with the boys and we also felt that having a man enthusing about the books set a great example.