Calientito Por Dentro Y Por Fuera - by Ghazaleh Bigdelou (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"This one's sure to be on repeat request over a cold winter. A book practically guaranteed to precipitate many a big hug." - Kirkus Reviews

"I still feel cold." Poor Bear just can't get warm. Bear's friends offer everything they can think of to help out--baths, tea, and cozy blankets--how come none of the usual tricks are working?

With utterly stunning illustrations, this ode to love is a celebration of all things that we cannot see, but keep us moving and warm all over.

A heartwarming tale about finding comfort and love on the chilliest days. Brrr ... For cozy kids ages 3 years and up.

Review Quotes

"A polar bear needs help warming up. The hulking bear is soon joined by a white duck and a pale-skinned child clad in a dress. When the youngster politely asks how the bear is feeling, the animal--bare, though covered in fur--complains of the cold. A succession of suggestions follows. Exercise? "But...I'm still cold." A steaming bath? Hot tea? Warm clothes? Blankets? A roaring fire? All prove ineffective, but they're an essential build-up to the final offer: "How about a BIG hug? A really BIG hug." Bingo! Bigdelou's text is delightfully predictable; the charm and humor derive from the art: delicate but assured lines, with carefully calibrated use of color (mostly red), and a visual insistence on incongruity. The child sports exaggeratedly long braids that float along exuberantly, never hanging down. After being offered some tea, the huge bear carefully clutches one of many tiny teacups. The bear's depiction nicely balances realism with anthropomorphism; it's especially amusing to see the beast in the bathtub or performing calisthenics. The bear eventually dons a polka-dot jacket, red-striped socks, and a ridiculous yellow hat. For the "BIG hug," the child's arms can scarcely embrace more than the bear's snout. And the duck occasionally surprises, offering assistance here and there. This one's sure to be on repeat request over a cold winter. A book practically guaranteed to precipitate many a big hug. (Picture book. 3-6)" - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

After pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Painting at the University of Tehran, Iran, Ghazaleh Bigdelou began working as a writer and illustrator. Since then, she has worked on more than 180 children's books--many of which have been featured in international exhibitions. In 2009, Ghazaleh was awarded Belgrade's Golden Pen plaque for "The Joke". In 2020, she received an IBBY diploma for "An Umbrella with White Butterflies".