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Big Brave Brian
Big Brave Brian is the bravest man in the world. His house is filled with slimy bog monsters, gormless giants and 'things that go bump in the night'. But there is something that Brian is terrified of...and it's in his bedroom RIGHT NOW! A stunning collection of horrible and hideous beasties from the celebrated fantasy artist M. P. Robertson.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published May 8, 2007
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About the author
M.P. Robertson
25 books4 followersMark (M.P) Robertson was born in Parsons Green, London in 1965.
At an early age he moved to a dormitory town where he did his best to sleep through most of his education.
He narrowly managed to acquire the minimum number of 'O' levels to study graphic design at Hounslow Borough College.
After three years he left disillusioned, took a year to ponder his own navel, then returned to take a degree in illustration at Kingston polytechnic.
After leaving in 1988 he was amazed to find people willing to pay him money to do what he enjoyed. He has been capitalizing on this ever since.
His first picture book Seven Ways to Catch the Moon was published in 1999.
He currently lives in Bradford on Avon, near Bath, with his partner Sophy Williams (Also an illustrator) and two boys. He works in his garden shed where he worries about losing his hair.
At an early age he moved to a dormitory town where he did his best to sleep through most of his education.
He narrowly managed to acquire the minimum number of 'O' levels to study graphic design at Hounslow Borough College.
After three years he left disillusioned, took a year to ponder his own navel, then returned to take a degree in illustration at Kingston polytechnic.
After leaving in 1988 he was amazed to find people willing to pay him money to do what he enjoyed. He has been capitalizing on this ever since.
His first picture book Seven Ways to Catch the Moon was published in 1999.
He currently lives in Bradford on Avon, near Bath, with his partner Sophy Williams (Also an illustrator) and two boys. He works in his garden shed where he worries about losing his hair.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
January 19, 2019
My 5 and 3 yo thought it was funny but they don’t scare by noises and this book put scary sounds into their heads. Worse cleaning should not be scary since it’s a chore children should learn to do. I didn’t care for the messaging.
December 4, 2022
Fine, but didn’t really have anything to say about bravery. Mainly just an excuse for some creative illustrations.
February 2, 2024
Dedicated to the mom of any kid who won't clean his room.
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May 24, 2013
"Teddy Gobbling Goblins that tumble from the toy chest don't give Brian the collywobbles."
Think of the nasties your kids come with with. Big Brave Brian isn't afraid of any of them. My boys are fascinated by the amazing illustrations. I love the language that is used.
Think of the nasties your kids come with with. Big Brave Brian isn't afraid of any of them. My boys are fascinated by the amazing illustrations. I love the language that is used.
January 17, 2015
My six year old loved this story because of 1) the author's description of the monsters' actions for example "terrorize the toilet"; 2) the funny illustrations for example the "Slime-Slupin' Slug Creature' with two mouths; and 3) the hero is afraid of something silly like 'cleaning his room'.
October 25, 2008
Great alliterative words and fun fantasy artwork make this a good read-aloud for Halloween/monsters themes.
May 10, 2016
I think boys will totally love this book.
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