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Big Monsters Don’t Cry (2006)

Big Monsters Don’t Cry (2006)

Aslaug Jonsdottir, Kalle Güettler & Rakel Helmsdal
2006
30 pages
Children's Books
5-8 years
Picture Books
0-4 years

The stories tell of two close, but very different friends: the Big Monster and the Little Monster. Through simple stories about their doings – climbing a mountain, visiting a sick friend, going fishing – the series focuses on human relations and situations which all children face at some time. The simple narrations and powerful illustrations of the series open up a wonderful world of stories for children and parents alike. • Reykjavik Children’s Literature Prize 2006 • Third Prize in Le prix des Incorruptibles 2012, France. Age category 2-5 yrs

English and Spanish translations available

Reviews

“… close to a perfection in harmony between pictures and text.”

BTJ, Sweden

“Big Monsters Do Not Cry increases the humanity of its readers.”

TMM, Iceland

Rights Sold

United Arab EmiratesHudhud
Czech RepublicArgo
RussiaMeshcheryakov
JapanYugi
Faroe IslandsBókadeildin
DenmarkTorgard
Spain/GaliciaSushi Books
FranceCirconflexe/Millepages
NorwaySkald
ChinaMaitian Culture
LithuaniaBurokelis
SwedenBonnier