Mr Big
By Ed Vere
Published by Puffin
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Read our review of this year's Booktime book, Mr Big - a heart-warming story of looking beyond appearances. If you've read it, why not leave your own review?
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Children's Book review
Poor Mr Big, he's so big and scary-looking that when he gets on the bus everyone gets off. This makes him unhappy and lonely - no-one sees the real him.
One day, he sees an old piano in a shop window; it also looks unhappy and alone, so he buys it. And plays.
The notes of Mr Big's music drift into the crowded city night and everyone is enchanted - who is this wonderful musician? Mr Big gets invited to join a band and suddenly, in his element, the real Mr Big shines through.
With it's gruff hero, vibrant, strong colours, bold design and spare text, there's a satisfying punchy simplicity and jazzy feel to this story of looking beyond appearances.
Reading age: 5+
Interest level: 3+
Readers reviews
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Review by Ellen08.03.10
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Review by niamh08.03.10
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Review by Zen08.03.10
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Review by Eddie06.03.10
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Review by DuJeanaye'04.03.10
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