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The Big Dreaming

By Michael Rosen
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GUARDIAN BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR "A picture book of sublime warmth and comfort" - Guardian "Gorgeous" - Observer "A simply beautiful book for young children" - The i Newspaper The Cold is coming, and it’s time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get... Read More
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The Big Dreaming

From beloved British author and poet Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus comes a modern classic about love, hope and the dreams that sustain us. A heartwarming and timeless picture book, perfect for anyone who has ever loved a bear.

From beloved British author and poet Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus comes a modern classic about love, hope and the dreams that sustain us. A heartwarming and timeless picture book, perfect for anyone who has ever loved a bear.

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GUARDIAN BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR

"A picture book of sublime warmth and comfort" - Guardian

"Gorgeous" - Observer

"A simply beautiful book for young children" - The i Newspaper

The Cold is coming, and it’s time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep – for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep?

And so, Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness; dreams of homecoming; and dreams of hope.

But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming?

A resonant and uplifting tale from a master storyteller, The Big Dreaming is a classic in the making, filled with luminous illustrations by award-winning Daniel Egnéus.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408883280

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daniel Egnéus
  • Illustrated by Mr Daniel Egnéus

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Rosen

About the Author

Michael Rosen is a beloved British children’s author, poet, presenter, broadcaster and activist who has written over 140 books, including the beloved classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt. He served as the United Kingdom’s Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009 and is a Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmith’s, University of London.
www.michaelrosen.co.uk
Twitter: @MichaelRosenYes

Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including several Neil Gaiman titles and the much-loved picture book, Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope. He is also a well-regarded fashion artist, regularly illustrating for the likes of Chanel, H&M, Nike, and many more. He is based in Athens, Greece.
Twitter and Instagram: @danielegneus

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