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WELCOME to the big top and get ready to experience a spectacular show, hosted by our mouse emcee! Will Ellie the elephant be able to jump from a ve... read full description

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Mar 13, 2008
Scope rated it: 4 of 5 stars
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!“

Ronald Reagan June 12, 1987
Berlin

When I hear this quote I can’t help but agree with the Gipper’s impassioned plea for children’s book authors to tear down the literary “fourth wall“, and allow characters to speak directly to readers. “Big and Little” succeeds at drawing in readers by making them the audience. An entertaining flap book that will work well individually or with groups of listeners.

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May 20, 2009
Dolly rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is a fun book to read aloud with children. Simple narrative, and words that are easy for beginning readers. The pages open up and add a bit of whimsy to the story. The best part of the story is the ending where you find out that everything is based on perspective and that things are not always as they seem.
Apr 12, 2011
Joy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Super cute flap picture book about an elephant's death defying jump into a glass of water!

(Of course, there's a twist.)
Oct 22, 2009
Susan P rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Used for my Big, Bigger, Biggest storytime. Fun story with a great surprise ending.
Jan 05, 2012
jacky rated it: 3 of 5 stars
There isn't much in terms of plot or character in this book. Instead, its all about suspense and perspective.
Aug 24, 2008
Kim rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is an awesome book for babies! All of the pages open up which Caleb loves, and the art is simple, often in black and white which is easier for new babies to see. Caleb couldn't stop kicking the whole time we read it.
Jan 11, 2012
Holly rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 29, 2011
Margaret rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 12, 2012
Wooden marked it as to-read
Apr 12, 2011
Mazohyst marked it as to-read
Mar 24, 2011
Sara rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Mar 26, 2011
Natalie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 27, 2011
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Nov 11, 2010
Jennifer rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Aug 04, 2010
Jen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Mar 23, 2010
Leshawn rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 13, 2010
Amy marked it as to-read
Nov 07, 2008
Hina marked it as to-read
Apr 30, 2008
Lauren rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 12, 2008
Alia rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 04, 2007
Kelley rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 06, 2007
Roxanne Hsu rated it: 4 of 5 stars