Bigger Than a Dream - Jef Aerts, Marit Tornqvist, David Colmer
People fear death (apparently just a tiny bit less than public speaking). We don’t know how to talk about it, especially to children, and we’re afraid to bring it up for fear of making people sadder.
Yet children, especially, have questions, and this incredibly gentle and surprisingly light story is full of both comfort and vividly imagined “answers.” The first one gives the book its title: A boy hears the voice of his sister calling him one day, a sister he’s never met because she died before he was born. The sister in the faded photograph on the wall. So that night he asks his mother what death is like and she tells him, “It’s like dreaming, only bigger.”
That’s lovely, but he still has questions, which it turns out his sister can answer! On a dreamy, carefree adventure they ride their bikes together, (not always on the ground), visiting places that were special to her when she was alive. And she talks to him in the older sister, teasing, straightforward, loving way that is exactly what he needs. (It turns out that death is not the only thing that can be Bigger Than a Dream.)
Much, much more than bibliotherapy, this is a work of art that speaks with honesty and tenderness about one of life’s great mysteries
- Hardback
- Suited for 4-8 Year Olds
- 48 Pages
We are happy to refund any items that are unworn and returned to us in their original packaging within 30 days of the purchase date.
Be sure to double-check underwear sizing (women's and children's knickers and boxers) before you purchase as these are non-returnable and refunds will not be given.
You can read our full Shipping and Returns policy here.
We are happy to refund any items that are unworn and returned to us in their original packaging within 30 days of the purchase date.
Be sure to double-check underwear sizing (women's and children's knickers and boxers) before you purchase as these are non-returnable and refunds will not be given.
You can read our full Shipping and Returns policy here.
We are always happy to help with sizes, brand insights, gift ideas and more. View our contact options here.
We are always happy to help with sizes, brand insights, gift ideas and more. View our contact options here.
Bigger Than a Dream - Jef Aerts, Marit Tornqvist, David Colmer
People fear death (apparently just a tiny bit less than public speaking). We don’t know how to talk about it, especially to children, and we’re afraid to bring it up for fear of making people sadder.
Yet children, especially, have questions, and this incredibly gentle and surprisingly light story is full of both comfort and vividly imagined “answers.” The first one gives the book its title: A boy hears the voice of his sister calling him one day, a sister he’s never met because she died before he was born. The sister in the faded photograph on the wall. So that night he asks his mother what death is like and she tells him, “It’s like dreaming, only bigger.”
That’s lovely, but he still has questions, which it turns out his sister can answer! On a dreamy, carefree adventure they ride their bikes together, (not always on the ground), visiting places that were special to her when she was alive. And she talks to him in the older sister, teasing, straightforward, loving way that is exactly what he needs. (It turns out that death is not the only thing that can be Bigger Than a Dream.)
Much, much more than bibliotherapy, this is a work of art that speaks with honesty and tenderness about one of life’s great mysteries
- Hardback
- Suited for 4-8 Year Olds
- 48 Pages
We are happy to refund any items that are unworn and returned to us in their original packaging within 30 days of the purchase date.
Be sure to double-check underwear sizing (women's and children's knickers and boxers) before you purchase as these are non-returnable and refunds will not be given.
You can read our full Shipping and Returns policy here.
We are happy to refund any items that are unworn and returned to us in their original packaging within 30 days of the purchase date.
Be sure to double-check underwear sizing (women's and children's knickers and boxers) before you purchase as these are non-returnable and refunds will not be given.
You can read our full Shipping and Returns policy here.
We are always happy to help with sizes, brand insights, gift ideas and more. View our contact options here.
We are always happy to help with sizes, brand insights, gift ideas and more. View our contact options here.