The Big One
$33.12
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2026
Summary
A heartwarming picture book in which a small child and her tenacious nana work together to catch the biggest fish in the sea - only to realize that their sweet bait has lured in something much bigger.
Marina was the smallest of the town’s children. Nana was the oldest of the town’s elders. But even the old and the small have dreams.
When word spreads around their small fishing town that the Big One is close to shore, Marina and Nana know that they will be the ones to catch the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217028320 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Dashka Slater, Myo Yim |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“A quietly triumphant intergenerational chase story.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Via a yarn-spinning voice and pencil and pastel artwork that’s rich in salt-sprayed atmosphere, the creators craft an immersive adventure that’s as bountiful as the sea it celebrates.” —Publishers Weekly
“With its evocative language and themes of determination and environmentalism, this observant multigenerational nature story makes a pleasing pick for poetic young adventurers.” —Booklist
About The Author
Dashka Slater
Dashka Slater is an award-winning journalist and the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction for children, teenagers, and adults. Her book, The 57 Bus, was a New York Times bestseller and received several accolades, including the Stonewall Book Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, and was listed on Time magazine’s list of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. Her children’s books include the beloved Escargot series, illustrated by Sydney Hanson; The Antlered Ship, illustrated by The Fan Brothers, which received four starred reviews; Wild Blue, illustrated by Laura Hughes, and many more. She lives in Oakland, California.
Myo Yim has worked as an illustrator of magazines and children’s books. Her work has appeared in more than fifteen books, including Filo’s Butterflies, written by Litea Fuata; Shoes Off Please, written by Helena Ku Rhee; Wilder Child, written by Nicolette Sowder; and Rajah Street, which she wrote and illustrated. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Myo now lives in Byron Bay, Australia, with her husband and two boys.
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