Big Bear and Little Fish

Every day that Bear and Fish spend together is a good day. Fish always has the perfect idea for what to do!

One day, it's Bear's turn to make a plan. She promises Fish something BIG! But when Bear goes looking for her brand-new big idea, she can't see one anywhere.......

From the creators of Big Bear and Little Fish, Bear's Big Idea celebrates the power of imagination, play, and friendship, reminding us that-even when we can't see them-the most important things are always with us.

“"Bear plays a carnival game with the hope of winning the biggest teddy bear of all. But she wins a fish instead, and a fish is so small that it lives in a bowl! Bear is so big that she does not want to scare Fish with even a simple hello, so she largely avoids it. As she goes about her day, she thinks about all the ways she and Fish are different--what they eat, how they measure themselves, their tails. Bear takes a walk to collect her thoughts and and returns home with the decision that Fish cannot stay. Upon hearing this decision, Fish helps Bear see that they are not so different after all. Even more, Bear realizes in the great big world around them, she might be small too, but Fish reminds her that they could be big inside at the same time. Bear decides to set out on another walk, this time bringing Fish along and solidifying their friendship. The illustrations are richly colored and serve to enhance the story by providing additional context and emotional expressions. This story showcases our similarities, even if we might not see them at first glance, opening the door to discussion about how we connect with each other more deeply than appearances. Moreover, it demonstrates that might not know what is best for us, but sometimes when life hands us something we didn't ask for, we learn and expand our world more than we thought, if only we engage with it. While some of the subtext might be lost on a young audience, this book has a gentle lesson for everyone. Reviewer Rating: 4"--Children's Literature”

"This story showcases our similarities, even if we might not see them at first glance, opening the door to discussion about how we connect with each other more deeply than appearances."—Children's Literature

Sandra Nickel is a writer of nonfiction picture books for children. Her work includes The Stuff Between Stars, Nacho's Nachos, and Breaking Through the Clouds. She is the winner of a Christopher Award and holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. When at home in Switzerland, Sandra loves ambling and rambling and eating carrot muffins just as much as Bear and Fish do. Il Sung Na was born in Seoul, South Korea. In 2001, he moved to London to pursue a BFA in Illustration and Animation at Kingston University, where he discovered a passion for children's books. He completed his MFA Illustration Practice at MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) in 2015. Il Sung has illustrated several books including Wild Peace, My Tree, and ZZZZ: A Book of Sleep. Currently based in Kansas City, Il Sung teaches illustration courses at KCAI (Kansas City Art Institute) and works on new books.

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.