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Mr Big

By Ed Vere

Adjectives

heartwarming vibrant humorous inclusive

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Mr Big is a towering gorilla whose intimidating size makes others avoid him, leaving him lonely. One day, he discovers an old piano and begins to play, pouring his feelings into the music. His soulful melodies captivate the city, and soon, he's invited to join a band. Through his music, Mr Big shows everyone his true, gentle nature, teaching the importance of looking beyond appearances to find the kindness within.

About the author

Ed Vere is an award-winning British author and illustrator, best known for his lively picture books like 'Max the Brave' and 'How to Be a Lion'. He loves drawing animals and telling fun stories. Ed often visits schools to inspire children to read, write, and create their own colourful artwork.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2008

Community rating

Average score: 4.33

From 6 readers

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