The Big House and the Little House

Little Mouse and Big Bear live on opposite ends of the same road, and they both would like a friend. But every morning, Little Mouse and Big Bear pass by each other, unnoticed. Until one day, their eyes meet

It's a little awkward at firs--as most new friendships can be--but soon enough they're sipping warm tea together in Big Bear's cozy home, and making plans to meet again the following Sunday.

When a nasty storm blows into town will it wreck everything they've built?

This tale of friendship and bravery will warm your heart like a cookie and a warm drink shared with a friend.

Author: Yoshi Ueno
Publisher: Levine Querido
Published: 03/09/2021
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.50h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781646140497
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/01/2021 pg. 53
Publishers Weekly 01/11/2021
Booklist 01/01/2021 pg. 77
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2021
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2021 pg. 125

About the Author
Yoshi Ueno was born in Tokyo and graduated from Chuo University. After working as a children's book editor for more than 40 years, he turned to writing children's books. His books include: the Wampaku-dan (Naughty Three Kids) series, Akamaru-chan to Kuromaru-chan (Red Dot and Black Dot), Ton Ton Ton (Knock, Knock, Knock), and Futago no Donguri (Twin Acorns). He enjoys happy moments of watching Akira Kurosawa movies while his black cat rests on his knees, and loves to hike and play tennis. Yoshi is currently a director of the Japan Children's Writers Association.

Emiko Fujishima was born in the Akita prefecture of Japan and graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Arts, with a major in Design. In 2006, her work was selected for Bologna Children's Book Fair, Illustrators Exhibition. Works she has illustrated include the Barber Luna series from KAISEI-SHA Co., Ltd. Emiko works as a part-time teacher of picture book making and manga at an art school. She lives in the Akita prefecture with a cat, surrounded by rice fields and rich nature, and loves to take walks in the fields and mountains.