Chronicling the quiet heroism of one small mouse on an arduous journey to bring another mouse the smallest of gifts, Great Big Things serves as a reminder that it's not our size but what we" re doing in this world that makes us small or big.
Kate Hoefler received her MFA in Poetry from the University of Michigan. Her debut picture book, Real Cowboys, was released in Fall 2016.
Noah Klocek is an artist who loves to work on both books and films. As a production designer for Pixar Animation Studios, he worked on the films Brave, Up, WALL-E, and Inside Out.
"Single lines of large-print text name the sights, moving the brave mouse to its destination with a breathless and greatly admiring and encouraging tone. But those big things seem small because it's all about the love and commitment that make the dangers and difficulties worthwhile. A gentle, sweet read-aloud . . . " --Kirkus "The message about devotion and perseverance, however, is a "great big thing" and will provide an effective basis for further discussion." -- Booklist --
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