New Swedish Books. Autumn 2016 1
NEW SWEDISH BOOKS Eva Petrén (text) Petra Wester
Norgren (ill) WHY IS BIG MONKEY SO ANGRY? Opal Rights: Opal Why Is Big Monkey So Angry? Big Monkey is mad, really mad! He calls his friend Little Teddy Bear and rants and roars. But Little Teddy Bear can’t understand what Big Monkey is saying so he decides to go over to his place despite him being so angry. What’s happened? Can Little Teddy Bear really help Big Monkey? A picture book for the very youngest reader that stands out with its expressive, unusual and exciting collage technique, and where problem solving, strong feelings and empathy are sensitively tackled. It’s a standalone continuation of What’s Little Teddy Bear To Do Now?, which was the chosen book gift to all one-year-olds as part of ‘Bookstart’; the new Swedish drive to encourage reading. Why Is Big Monkey So Angry? is an excellent conversation starter and a book to read aloud for both young and old, about problem solving, anger and friendship. 40