Tell Me What It's Like To Be Big by Dunbar, Joyce (2002) Paperback

by Debi Gliori

TELL ME WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE BIG Willa is wondering what it's like to be big - will she still play with her toys? Will she have to do things on her own? Luckily, big brother Willoughby is there to help, and he tells her that being big will be just as exciting as being small. A reassuring tale about growing-up for little bunnies everywhere.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family, Fantasy, Fiction

Paperback

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

Debi Gliori (born 1959) is a Scottish author and illustrator of children's books.
She grew up as an only child in Glasgow, and when young began drawing and writing stories. She started writing children's books in 1976, and attended art school in Edinburgh from 1979 to 1984. She then received a travelling scholarship award to go to Milan, and worked as a freelance from 1984 onwards.
She is the author/illustrator of many books for children including Mr Bear, the winner of a Children's Book Award. She is best known for her black comedy Pure Dead series for older children, which display strong elements of family lives amid dark and fantasy-based plots.

Reviews

[Kristalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another sweet story from Joyce Dunbar! Loved her "Tell Me Something Happy..." book, and this one is just as cute.

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

One day, Willa Rabbit is the first one to wake up. She tries to make her own breakfast, but she’s too small to reach anything. Luckily, her brother, Willoughby, is older . . . and bigger . . . and he tells her about all the things she will be able to do for herself once she is big.

A gentle tale about growing up, this charmingly-illustrated picture book sets just the right tone to reassure readers both big and small.

Recommended.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Willa's big brother Willoughby is kind, so he answers her questions about growing up as best he can. This picture book is a sweet one.

For example, Willa worries becoming big:

"But I might not fit into my chicken slippers anymore," said Willa.

"Then you could have some hippo slippers like mine, or some pom-pom slippers like Mom's," said Willoughby.

FIVE STARS for that reassuring big brother, and also for illustrations so adorb, I wish I could eat them.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the companion book as a kid, so when I walked past this one the other day, I had a sudden memory of these characters. It was a cute book, but I probably wouldn't think anything of it if it wasn't for nostalgia.

[Reesha (For the love of Classics) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and thought provoking. Discussion between 2 siblings.

[Tricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

willa the bunny questions her big brother about what it will be like to be big. sweet ending where they crawl back into bed with their mommy and go to sleep.

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet illustrations of a sweet sibling relationship.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kendi and I loved this super cute and fun story!

[E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Potential Problems: None
Personal Response: Very cute, I love the detailed pictures where everything has its own print and design.

[Lauren White · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good for grades prek-1

[Rani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Early one morning listening to her older brother, Willoughby, explain about growing up, Willa understands the concept and looks forward to growing up.

[Jo-Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful. Guper gift for soon-to-be-older-sibling.