Piccolo grande Bubo

by Beatrice Alemagna

The latest book from award-winning illustrator Beatrice Alemagna is a tender and humorous reflection on toddlerhood that will strike a chord with parents and toddlers alike. Boubo is eager to show that he’s not a baby anymore. He wants everyone to know he’s on his way to being a “big kid” and, to prove his case, he is proud to demonstrate his newfound abilities: He can ride a bike, order for himself in a restaurant, and much more!

Little Big Boubo portrays a unique stage of child development with empathy and humor, and is a delightful celebration of a parent’s love.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Beatrice Alemagna was born in Bologna, Italy in 1973. She graduated from the Istituto Superiore for industrial arts in Urbino, Italy. She has won numerous international awards for her illustration. She now lives in Paris, France, where she works as an author and illustrator as well as a designer of childrens books, posters and collages.

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Boubo is determined to show just how grown-up he is in this tender little picture-book from Italian author/illustrator Beatrice Alemagna. From his ability to ride a bike to his four teeth, Boubo presents plenty of evidence that he is a big boy. In fact, he is the biggest. How does he know? Because when she tucks him in at night, his mother always tells him he is her "biggest love."

Published in Alemagna's native Italy as Piccolo grande Bubo and in London as Little Big Boubo - although the English-language edition I read didn't mention anything about translation, I assume the Italian one is the original, given Alemagna's nationality - this little book presents a heartwarming little reassurance story for younger children. I've seen other reviewers describe Boubo as a hedgehog, so although I don't really see it myself - does he look like a hedgehog here? I honestly can't tell, because all the characters and objects are so stylized - I have added it to my "quilled critters" shelf. There isn't much to this one, just a very simple text paired with the artist's quirky and appealing illustrations, but the end result is quite pleasing. Recommended to anyone who enjoys Alemagna's artwork, and to anyone looking for new reassurance stories for the toddler set.

[Fatima Seraj Alam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Buobo thinks he is the biggest for a very heartwarming reason revealed at the end of the book (I went awww).

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ein Tag zusammen mit dem kleinen, großen Boubo.

Ein wirklich süßes Buch, welches die Leser und Betrachter der süßen Illustrationen mit in den Tag von Boubo nimmt.

Boubo ist ein kleiner (großer) Junge, der sich schon viel traut und viel weiß, erzählt was er schon kann und dass er schon sooooo GROSS ist.
Am Ende des Tages wird er von seiner Mama, für die er der ALLERGRÖSSTE Schatz ist, ins Bett gebracht.

Eine süße Geschichte, die sich mit den niedlichen Illustrationen aus dem Alltag mit ein bisschen Kreativität auch noch selbst ausbauen und erweitern lässt.

Ich denke, dass Buch passt perfekt für 1- bis 2-jährige Kinder.

[IvyInThePages · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 2.6 leaves out of 5
Characters: 2.5/5
Cover: 3/5
Story: 2/5
Writing: 3/5
Genre: Children/Picture Book
Type: Book
Worth?: Sure

It was cute in a way, as far as story goes, but the coloring is dull and you can't really tell what the kid is. First thought it was a pig, then a squirrel.

[Christie Kaaland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wacky fun illustrations of this monster-bear-looking character who is an infant feeling the growing pains of proving "he's a big boy now". He shows all the ways in which he can prove his "big boyness" such as ride a bike and walk backwards. He also has 4 big boy teeth and a big nose and big eyes. He's definitely not a baby anymore.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was bored reading this and my son was bored listening. Cute message. I’m not a fan of the illustrations either.

[Annalessia · Rating 5 out of 5]

DIVENTARE GRANDI

Quando si diventa grandi? 🌱
Quando si impara ad andare in bicicletta (con le rotelle), quando si porta il pannolino solo un giorno alla settimana (ma quale?), quando si sceglie da soli cosa mangiare (mai i piselli!), quando ci si arrampica in alto?
Bubo, che è ancora un cucciolo, sa fare tutte queste cose “come i grandi” — e ne va fiero. Ogni giorno è l’occasione per una nuova conquista, un passo in più verso il traguardo di diventare grande. E Bubo lo sa: la sua è una certezza grande quanto una doppia pagina e GRANDISSIMA come l’amore della sua mamma.

Beatrice Alemagna ci regala una storia che sa di crescita, di fiducia in sé stessi, di libertà di sperimentare e di amore incondizionato. Un albo-coccola per i piccoli tra i 2 e i 3 anni che sanno di essere grandi.

Beatrice Alemagna, Piccolo grande Bubo

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[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like many youngsters, Boubo can't wait to grow up. In fact, he's sure that he's already much bigger than he was, and he shows off his big eyes and big nose and describes all the things he does well. But most of the proof comes from his mother's affirmation when she tucks him into bed each night. The story is sweet although predictable, and the illustrations are drenched with colors. Young readers may enjoy this one since it is so relatable. It was first published in Great Britain.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boubo Boubo isn't a baby. Boubo is a BIG boy now. Want to know all the reasons why he's a BIG boy? Boubo will happily tell you himself. Apparently only big boys can walk backwards without falling over (almost). Little Big Boubo celebrates growing up and small accomplishments.

Did I like it? Not really. Reading books is subjective, and, reading picture books is especially so. I didn't care for the illustrations. You might though.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who wouldn’t love to read a children’s book about a hedgehog who is a very big boy since he only wears nappies one day of the week? He knows he is the biggest, big boy because of what his mother tells him every night. The mixed media artwork has rich earth tone pencil colors and pages with interesting details. Parents will want to read this to their little ones as they grow so they can see how Boubo isn’t a baby anymore.

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I like this style of illustrations a lot -- that's why I picked out this book. But the story is ultimately one that frames children as adults see them -- not as children seen themselves. There isn't really anything redeemable here, beyond the illustrations.

[Jennifer B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute for younger readers, but nothing out of this world. I was a little confused. I thought the characters were boars, it's what they looked like, but they were referred to as hedgehogs??? Or could that have something to do with the translation?

[E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Baby hedgehog enthusiastically shows how grownup he is.

[Patricia N. McLaughlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Odd illustrations, equally unappealing story