The Big Day

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 Camper, Julian is a Mermaid, Dragon 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.

A joyful celebration of love in all its forms!

Review
　　An enchanting, beautiful story that will make you giggle and gasp in delight! -- Ian Eagleton

　　Celebrate pride with this novelty picture book. One tiny human, two giants and a wedding feature in this inclusive story of love and friendship. Rachel Plummer’s funny and moving rhyming poetry is brought to life by illustrator Forrest Burdett. ― LGBTQ+ Focus Published On: 2024-05-24

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.