Big Love

This is the first picture book for YA author and screenwriter Megan Jacobson, and her descriptions are richly evocative: volcanoes burp, galaxies sparkle like spilled glitter and treetops tickle the roof. In the midst of this glorious wildness, the simple repeated refrain of ‘it’s not as big as my love for you’ serves as a reassuring anchor. Stylish illustrations from Beck Feiner accompany the text and provide charming details that will add to the pleasure of reading together. * Books and Publishing * A wonderful statement of reassurance. It’s sure to become a favourite in school and home libraries. * Reading Time * In this book, the digital art has been created with a skilled hand. The illustrator’s work as a graphic designer shines through. The illustrations are very appealing and vibrant and contain some wonderful touches of humour. I really like the way the text is positioned in interesting ways using the illustrations themselves as frames to hold the words. The contrast of busy pages with lots of action and text, followed by the quieter refrain pages, also work really well. The inclusivity, where different types of families are portrayed, is done very naturally. Grandma on the laptop screen is especially contemporary and timely. The final page, with all those scattered bits and pieces, invites readers revisit the text and more importantly to enjoy a meaningful book conversation. * Momo Time to Read *