Big and Me

Description

Big and Small are machines that work together as a team. "But some days Big goes a bit wobbly, and I get a lot worried." Through the book Big malfunctions in a variety of ways and Small tries to help with the assistance of The Boss, Mechanic and Tools. The story is a metaphor for a child living with an adult who suffers from mental illness. Big and Me is dramatically illustrated with paper sculpture.

This is Miller's 14th picture book and the fifth that he has written. His books are illustrated with photographs of his dramatic, colourful, 3D paper sculptures. His latest books are The Secret Life of Hedley Wheelspin and Lofty's Mission.

... We love it. Dealing with such an issue in such a sensitive way ... Ruth Jones,Alice Springs librarian. ... I really loved Big and Me. I think it is an important book and really moving ... Kylie Powell Fremantle Childrens Literature Centre. ... it tells us how it would feel to have a friend with mental illness ... Kaylee and Chelsea,St Marys Primary School, Swan Hill. ... your book made us understand how kids feel with parents that are depressed or have some sort of mental problem. Emma has a sister who cant talk and she feels like its her fault but now shes realised that its not because your book has explained that its no ones fault ... Emma and Nicola,St Marys Primary School, Swan Hill.