Big!

A little boy wonders if he will ever be BIG!

Beautifully composed drawings with retro charm... Hopgood catches precisely the situations in which children know they've grown.

Beautifully portrayed... with a plethora of mathematical ideas and comparative language this is a must for all early years.

Tim's first full-time job was in the Art dept. at iconic street-style fashion magazine i-D, followed by a brief spell at British Vogue (during the time Anna Wintour was Editor). 
 
Tim's first book,'Our Big Blue Sofa' won the Cambridgeshire 'Read It Again!' Award in 2007. This was followed by 'A Dog Called Rod' which was shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book of the Year Award 2008 and the British Book Design Awards 2007. 
 
As a freelance illustrator, Tim's work has appeared in Tatler Magazine, Harpers &amp; Queen, GQ and Joyce. Other clients include: The National Portrait Gallery London and The Royal Court Theatre.

A refreshingly simple book that celebrates growing up Up UP! 
 
Tim Hopgood's stylish illustrations bring this endearing little boy to life as he contrasts himself with an ant, a bear and an elephant... The boy grows throughout the story, and by the end he's bigger than his best friend. 
 
This book confronts a preoccupation of every child, and every child will recognise and empathise with this little boy's wish to be BIG! 
 
Owing to the page turn spread, this ebook is best viewed with screen orientation locked.

Tim Hopgood

A wonderful book full of big questions for little people to think about... Charming artwork and characters make this a delight

Stunning design and an abundance of creative colours mark this out as another triumph for Tim...the beautiful artwork is matched with a text that is as wordly and wise as it fantastic and funny.

A funny, philosophical fable...youngsters will love helping Little Answer to find his question in this wonderfully witty, interactive story that explores the big questions of life for the very small and is packed with beautiful, stylish illustrations.

A picture book which develops children's thinking skills and opens their minds

CLPE - Centre for Literacy in Primary Education

Perfect for parents to share with children who are always asking questions.

Along with the fun embedded in the narrative, there is art work here of high quality in Tim Hopgood's presentation.

"What makes the world go round?" "Sausages!" 
"What makes the wind blow?" "Sausages!" 
"Where does everything come from?" "Sausages!" 
 
Little Answer is desperate to find his question. But there’s a big problem – his answer is “Sausages”! What question could possibly have such a silly answer? 
 
Children will love helping Little Answer to find his question in this wonderfully funny, interactive story.

Little Answer

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A wonderful book full of big questions for little people to think about... Charming artwork and characters make this a delight

Stunning design and an abundance of creative colours mark this out as another triumph for Tim...the beautiful artwork is matched with a text that is as wordly and wise as it fantastic and funny.

A funny, philosophical fable...youngsters will love helping Little Answer to find his question in this wonderfully witty, interactive story that explores the big questions of life for the very small and is packed wi ...

A wonderful book full of big questions for little people to think about... Charming artwork and characters make this a delight

Stunning design and an abundance of creative colours mark this out as another triumph for Tim...the beautiful artwork is matched with a text that is as wordly and wise as it fantastic and funny.

A funny, philosophical fable...youngsters will love helping Little Answer to find his question in this wonderfully witty, interactive story that explores the big questions of life for the very small and is packed wi ...

A wonderful book full of big questions for little people to think about... Charming artwork and characters make this a delight

Stunning design and an abundance of creative colours mark this out as another triumph for Tim...the beautiful artwork is matched with a text that is as wordly and wise as it fantastic and funny.

A funny, philosophical fable...youngsters will love helping Little Answer to find his question in this wonderfully witty, interactive story that explores the big questions of life for the very small and is packed wi ...

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