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Big and Small and In-Between Hardcover – Picture Book, April 12, 2022

4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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You Are (Not) Small meets The Quiet Book in this beautiful compilation of all the little things that make up our big world.

This wide, wonderful world contains many things. Some things are as big as a family of bears; some are as small as a reflection in a puddle. Some things are felt rather than seen.

In between it all is . . . you. What kinds of things will you collect?

This lovely, lyrical book collects the world by size. Divided into three chapters with three specially paper-engineered separations, every page encapsulates one precious moment that perfectly represents both a size and an experience. Beloved author Carter Higgins's poignant, poetic text and Daniel Miyares's incandescent illustrations capture a whole new way of seeing the world in this beautiful, giftable meditation on what it means to be a kid-and what it means to be a human.

A GIFT FOR ALL: This book expresses a genuine love for the world in a sincere, observant way. The author's imagination and the illustrator's keen eyes make it a perfect choice for anyone seeking a gorgeous gift that celebrates the wonder of our world, whether between parents and kids, between grandparents and grandchildren, or even between friends.

SPECIAL CONCEPT: Every child learns about size, usually through nonfiction. This book makes the concept of size personal and emotional, something that changes how you feel in any given situation.

CLASSIC LITERATURE: Fans of
A Hole is to Dig or A Tree is Nice will recognize the inspiration of classic literature and the timeless quality of this special text.

THOUGHT-PROVOKING IDEA: This book will change the way every kid encounters the world. Is their room smaller than their parents' or bigger than a mouse's? Is a rock a big hill for an ant or a small pebble for a bear? The mix of poetic and practical in this text makes every life experience worth investigating both from far away and with a microscope.

BELOVED AUTHOR: Carter Higgins is the author of many favorite books for kids, including the bestseller
Everything You Need for a Treehouse, illustrated by Emily Hughes; Circle Under Berry, which she illustrated herself; and Audrey L and Audrey W, a chapter book series.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Ruth Krauss
• Fans of Margaret Wise Brown
• Fans of classic children's literature
• Educators looking for a new way to teach the concept of size
• Parents and grandparents
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Gr 1–2—This poetic examination of some of the many experiences that can take place over the course of one's life is visually stunning and emotionally rich. Life is filled with moments that contribute to the definition of one's reality. From small experiences (the kiss of sunshine first thing in the morning) to large memories (achieving a long sought-after goal), each day is enriched by what happens within it. No matter the size or impact of an individual moment, however, at its center resides a person or creature that is somehow affected by what they have experienced. At the end of the day, life is ever more flavorful thanks to the dynamic and varied events that occur from one moment to the next. Short, descriptive stanzas evoke the feelings of each featured moment, making the book accessible to younger and older readers alike. Notably, the narrative does not follow the plot structure of a traditional picture book; instead, the book is designed to inspire conversation and reflection about what is depicted on each page. Expressive illustrations in deep colors and intriguing textures elegantly unite with the words to create a thought-provoking and emotional new whole. VERDICT This lovely story stands out from others in the genre as it will connect with readers of all ages while encouraging discussion of life's myriad moments—both great and small.—Mary R. Lanni

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“[V]isually stunning and emotionally rich. . . . [Big and Small and In-Between] is designed to inspire conversation and reflection about what is depicted on each page. Expressive illustrations in deep colors and intriguing textures elegantly unite with the words to create a thought-provoking and emotional new whole. This lovely story stands out from others in the genre as it will connect with readers of all ages while encouraging discussion of life’s myriad moments-both great and small.”-School Library Journal, starred review

“BIG AND SMALL AND IN-BETWEEN, by Carter Higgins. Illustrated by Daniel Miyares. (Chronicle, $18.99, ages 3 to 5.) Size is all about perspective in this profoundly moving, charmingly crafted picture book. And it changes: As the witty paper constructions that start each section open out and fold back in, so do our minds and hearts.”-
The New York Times

“In a conceptual work of categorization, Higgins (
Circle Under Berry) writes short, fanciful, often funny observations, sorted into the divisions of the title . . . Art by Miyares (Hope at Sea), often shadowed in pencil gray, creates a quiet, reflective feeling . . . Each section heading features a piece of paper engineering-each an elegant, interactive creation-and the book ends with a dramatic gatefold. These and the book’s luxurious length make it an abstract journey with many turns and surprises.”-Publishers Weekly

“Written by Carter Higgins and illustrated by Daniel Miyares, this compact and thoughtful picture book roams in a speculative way through a child’s awareness of size and perspective. The text mingles humor with lyricism and evokes childhood without ever seeming childish. The accompanying pictures do the same sort of tone-shifting, moving from the puckish. . .to the fantastical. . .to the tenderly quotidian.” -
The Wall Street Journal

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (April 12, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 102 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452166501
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452166506
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP0L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.65 x 8.3 inches
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A very big round of applause, indeed, to Big and Small and In-Between.
How do you describe big when "big" is relative? And how do you describe "small," when small could be *everything*? These are the questions poets and picture book creators attempt to answer, and why the children's literature field overflows with people who continually make my jaw drop.One such pair are Carter Higgins and Daniel Miyares, the creators of "Big and Small and In-Between."How can I describe this book? Other reviewers have correctly identified A Hole is to Dig and The Quiet Book as kin, but I would add that it's more like the discussion those two books might have after viewing the Eames' Powers of Ten.There are three "sections" of the book, and--hold the phone!--they are Big, Small, and In-Between. 😂 But these sections are...porous. These aren't paints still-in-the-tube, categorized neatly and simply--they are paints on the palette, changing a little each time they are used, informing and providing context to one another.It's not a picture book to rush through--the pace invites contemplation. It's (darn it--here comes more jealousy) both inevitable and yet filled with childish (in the best sense of the word!) surprise and wonder. Above all, it's page-after-lovely-page of things, big and small, that evoke authentic feeling in the reader. And that's perhaps why I have one other super-weird, Elayne-ish compliment: I frequently find myself laying it atop the books I keep vertically on a small case on my desk, where it's the absolute easiest to get back out, rather than putting it *all* the way away.And doesn't that say everything, really?A very big round of applause, indeed, to Big and Small and In-Between.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
    How do you describe big when "big" is relative? And how do you describe "small," when small could be *everything*? These are the questions poets and picture book creators attempt to answer, and why the children's literature field overflows with people who continually make my jaw drop.

    One such pair are Carter Higgins and Daniel Miyares, the creators of "Big and Small and In-Between."

    How can I describe this book? Other reviewers have correctly identified A Hole is to Dig and The Quiet Book as kin, but I would add that it's more like the discussion those two books might have after viewing the Eames' Powers of Ten.

    There are three "sections" of the book, and--hold the phone!--they are Big, Small, and In-Between. 😂 But these sections are...porous. These aren't paints still-in-the-tube, categorized neatly and simply--they are paints on the palette, changing a little each time they are used, informing and providing context to one another.

    It's not a picture book to rush through--the pace invites contemplation. It's (darn it--here comes more jealousy) both inevitable and yet filled with childish (in the best sense of the word!) surprise and wonder. Above all, it's page-after-lovely-page of things, big and small, that evoke authentic feeling in the reader. And that's perhaps why I have one other super-weird, Elayne-ish compliment: I frequently find myself laying it atop the books I keep vertically on a small case on my desk, where it's the absolute easiest to get back out, rather than putting it *all* the way away.

    And doesn't that say everything, really?

    A very big round of applause, indeed, to Big and Small and In-Between.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A very big round of applause, indeed, to Big and Small and In-Between.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
    How do you describe big when "big" is relative? And how do you describe "small," when small could be *everything*? These are the questions poets and picture book creators attempt to answer, and why the children's literature field overflows with people who continually make my jaw drop.

    One such pair are Carter Higgins and Daniel Miyares, the creators of "Big and Small and In-Between."

    How can I describe this book? Other reviewers have correctly identified A Hole is to Dig and The Quiet Book as kin, but I would add that it's more like the discussion those two books might have after viewing the Eames' Powers of Ten.

    There are three "sections" of the book, and--hold the phone!--they are Big, Small, and In-Between. 😂 But these sections are...porous. These aren't paints still-in-the-tube, categorized neatly and simply--they are paints on the palette, changing a little each time they are used, informing and providing context to one another.

    It's not a picture book to rush through--the pace invites contemplation. It's (darn it--here comes more jealousy) both inevitable and yet filled with childish (in the best sense of the word!) surprise and wonder. Above all, it's page-after-lovely-page of things, big and small, that evoke authentic feeling in the reader. And that's perhaps why I have one other super-weird, Elayne-ish compliment: I frequently find myself laying it atop the books I keep vertically on a small case on my desk, where it's the absolute easiest to get back out, rather than putting it *all* the way away.

    And doesn't that say everything, really?

    A very big round of applause, indeed, to Big and Small and In-Between.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
    Carter is the most imaginative author that takes kids to a new and creative place! This book is adorable and a great learning tool :)
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
    I love how each page or spread evokes a mood or feeling that I can recognize from my own life. It's a brilliant, beautiful book, and reading it is an adventure, a discovery of self.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
    I love the illustrations and them being some what interactive was so clever I simply had to share with a very special friend's granddaughter! ❤️
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love everything about this clever book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
    I love the illustrations and them being some what interactive was so clever I simply had to share with a very special friend's granddaughter! ❤️
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
    This was such a beautiful concept book with lovely text and interesting illustration! My child wanted to read again several times in a row!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022
    "Big and Small and In-Between" is a picture book that wades in life's everyday moments to explore the impact of experiences and the big, small and in-between feelings that stay with us forever. This innovative picture book is divided into four sections, each introduced with a special paper cut out or fold, which foreshadows the pages ahead. The spreads that follow offer a moment to revel in, something universal that readers will recognize. The artwork that accompanies each experience highlighted makes each page turn a surprising gift, as white space, detail, color and text playfully and artfully frame, wash, twist and sparkle. Big and Small and In-Between is a thoughtful, emotional, special book that is gorgeous, unexpected and a little mysterious, too.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
    This book felt delicate and lovely and put a smile on my face. Gorgeous words, beautiful illustrations. A perfect picture book to share!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
    Amazing exploration of the world around us and emotions inside us, and the different perspectives and perceptions of the big, the small, and the in-between. This collection of wonderful words and art entices readers to pore over the pages, again and again. So much to discover and enjoy in every reading.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
    Amazing exploration of the world around us and emotions inside us, and the different perspectives and perceptions of the big, the small, and the in-between. This collection of wonderful words and art entices readers to pore over the pages, again and again. So much to discover and enjoy in every reading.
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