The Biggest Thing in the World

Overview

A little polar bear cub explores the world with his mother and discovers many huge and wonderful things. But in answer to the question 'Is that the biggest thing in the world?' the answer is always 'no'. At the end of the day, little bear wants to know what the biggest thing really is - and finds out with his mother's help that it is love. This heart-warming picture book, with a final fold-out page, stars an adorable cast of wide-eyed animals which are sure to appeal to children and the grown-ups who share this story with them. Scottish author Kenneth Steven is the author of The Sea Mice and the Stars, a picture book which was chosen as the runner up in the inaugural 2006 Royal Mail Scottish Booktrust Awards.

Reviews

"Excellent illustrations coupled with a reassuring narrative about the power of family ties and a parent's affection will make this picture book one that youngsters will want to hear again and again at story time." —BookLoons Reviews

Author Biography

Melanie Mitchell is a popular children's book illustrator. She is the illustrator of Lion's The Biggest Thing in the World, See and Say series, and My Little Bible and Prayer board books.