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Big Problems, Little Problems

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Big Problems, Little Problems invites readers into the special world of a single dad and his wise little boy, sharing their secret handshake and collaborative approach to solving everyday frustrations. Told uniquely from a father's perspective, this heartwarming picture book offers valuable lessons on managing emotions and conquering challenges, encouraging families to listen and learn from each other.
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Format: Hardback
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This charming book is especially well-suited for families with toddlers and young children, particularly those seeking stories that celebrate father-child relationships and emotional learning. It offers meaningful support for parents looking to teach their kids about perspective and managing frustrations.

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Big Problems, Little Problems is the story of how a dad teaches his son to solve the daily challenges of life – and, in turn, the surprising ways in which a child can teach a grown-up to remember what is important, too.

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We invite you into this charming picture book about a single dad (a rarity in the picture book world) and his little boy, who turns out to be very wise. From their secret handshake to their mutual problem-solving, this father and son have winning ways.

Big Problems, Little Problems is written with lessons that apply to any family with young children. The book is distinctively told from a father's perspective, and built on how a son and dad listen to and learn from each other. This is a tale of how to conquer frustration no matter what the problem.

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Reviewers praise this book as deeply relatable for families with young children, highlighting its success in helping toddlers understand and manage frustrations by distinguishing between 'big' and 'little' problems. It's regarded as a brilliant guide for parents and children alike to develop perspective and empathy, with an emphasis on practising what we teach even as adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884488903

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: color throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mercè López

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 439g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Ben Feller is a communications advisor and a former Chief White House Correspondent for The Associated Press, the largest news organization in the world. During his years of questioning and covering Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, he led the White House press corps, traveled aboard Air Force One hundreds of times, and was honored as a “master of deadline reporting.” Now he is writing about his personal passion: being a dad. Merce` Lo´pez graduated from Llotja Art School in Barcelona and has illustrated for design, theater, and film as well as twenty children’s books for Spanish and international book publishers. Her 2019 title Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons by Laura Purdie Salas received multiple starred reviews and was named a Center for Children’s Books Gryphon Honor Book, an NCTE Notable Poetry Book, a Kirkus Best Picture Book, and a Parents Magazine Best Kids’ Book, among other accolades.

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