80,000+ Books in-stock in NZ 📚

The Big Day

4.18 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 50 ratings, 14 reviews)
Brief Description
A GIANT celebration of love…  When a giant, sparkly blue envelope arrives in the post, one tiny human knows just what to do. They set off to a magical wedding where witches, elves, unicorns and more gather in excitement. They watch the giant grooms sweep in... Read More
Format: Hardback
$3400
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

With beautiful poetry by Rachel Plummer and stunning illustrations by Forrest Burdett, this charming picture book sends one tiny human back from a giants’ wedding with a message to all: that love is just love, whether giant or small. 

A fabulous, novelty-packed celebration of love, inclusivity and friendship.

With beautiful poetry by Rachel Plummer and stunning illustrations by Forrest Burdett, this charming picture book sends one tiny human back from a giants' wedding with a message to all: that love is just love, whether giant or small.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A GIANT celebration of love… 

When a giant, sparkly blue envelope arrives in the post, one tiny human knows just what to do. They set off to a magical wedding where witches, elves, unicorns and more gather in excitement. They watch the giant grooms sweep in with a burst of gorgeous colour and exchange vows, before everyone tucks in to an other-worldly wedding feast. This is a wedding they’ll never forget! 

Lift the flaps to uncover the details as the wedding unfolds, from the RSVP to the magical menu. With beautiful poetry by Rachel Plummer and stunning illustrations by Forrest Burdett, this charming picture book sends a message to all: that love is just love, whether giant or small. 

The Big Day is perfect for fans of Grandad’s CamperJulian is a MermaidDragon Post and The Pirate Mums. This book reinforces the message that all love is love, offering a perfect opportunity to celebrate Pride, LGBTQ+ love and inclusivity in a way that your child can fully engage with. 

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838915384

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Forrest Burdett
  • Illustrated by Forrest Burdett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Rachel Plummer is a poet, children’s author and creative writing teacher living in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were a Troubadour International Poetry Prize winner in 2014. Their debut children's poetry collection, Wain, is based around LGBT retellings of traditional Scottish myths.

Forrest Burdett is a queer illustrator from New Jersey with an eye for whimsy, a heart full of magic, and a passion for vibrant colours. He studied Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology and now lives in Portland, Oregon. He loves finding magic in the small, everyday moments and uses his art as a means to explore and share them. He spends his days creating, reading, and eating an obscene amount of chocolate. You can see more of his work at forrestburdett.com.

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.