The Big Day: A Giant Celebration of Love

When a young human narrator is invited to the wedding of two giants, “I fashioned a pen from/ the trunk of a tree// and used it to write a/ HUGE RSVP.” At the ceremony, attended by arrayed creatures of lore, one of the grooms “carried a bouquet of fresh morning dew” and the other “held sky that bright stars wandered through” ahead of saying their vows before an elven-eared officiant. The joyous, treat-filled reception at last reveals why the human was invited: “We’re sending you back with a message for all: Love is just love, whether GIANT or small.” Plummer’s rhyming text follows a comforting cadence across traditional wedding beats, while Burdett’s vivid, saturated art showcases memorable character designs in this celebratory title. Characters are portrayed with various skin tones, some fantastical. Ages 3–7. (Apr.)