Big and Me was David Miller’s fourteenth picture book and the fifth that he has written. His books are illustrated with photographs of his dramatic, colourful, 3D paper sculptures. His latest books are The Secret Life of Hedley Wheelspin and Lofty’s Mission.

‘... We love it. Dealing with such an issue in such a sensitive way ...’ Ruth Jones, Alice Springs librarian.

‘... I really loved Big and Me. I think it is an important book and really moving ...’ Kylie Powell Fremantle Children’s Literature Centre.

‘... it tells us how it would feel to have a friend with mental illness ...’ Kaylee and Chelsea, St Mary’s Primary School, Swan Hill.

‘... your book made us understand how kids feel with parents that are depressed or have some sort of mental problem. Emma has a sister who can’t talk and she feels like it’s her fault but now she’s realised that it’s not because your book has explained that it’s no one’s fault ...’ Emma and Nicola, St Mary’s Primary School, Swan Hill.