The Big Dreaming

A GUARDIAN BEST CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR **''A picture book of sublime warmth and comfort'' - Guardian ** **''Gorgeous'' - Observer** **''A simply beautiful book for young children'' - The i Newspaper** The Cold is coming, and it''s time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep - for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep? And so, Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness; dreams of homecoming; and dreams of hope. But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming? A resonant and uplifting tale from a master storyteller, The Big Dreaming is a classic in the making, filled with luminous illustrations by award-winning Daniel Egneus.

About the author

Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children's literature. He served as Children's Laureate from June 2007 to June 2009, and is the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He has been a TV presenter and a political columnist, and his books include Carrying the Elephant: A Memoir of Love and Loss and Uncle Billy Being Silly. He lives in London.Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including several Neil Gaiman titles. He was voted Best Illustrator by the Association of Illustrators in 2005, and his picture book, Lubna and Pebble, (written by Wendy Meddour) was chosen by TIME Magazine as one of the 10 best picture books 2019. He has illustrated multiple titles for Bloomsbury, including Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope and Fox by Isabel Thomas. He is based in Athens.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Rosen, Rosen Michael
• Assisted by: Daniel Egnéus (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: up to age 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 09.10.2025
• EAN: 9781408883280
• ISBN: 978-1-4088-8328-0
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Children's and young people's books > Picture books > Narrative picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Bears, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s picture books, Interest age: from c 3 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Bears, Picture books, Picture storybooks: bedtime stories, sleep and dreams