{"product_id":"the-big-bang-by-rose-ayling-ellis-katie-blackburn","title":"THE BIG BANG by Rose Ayling-Ellis \u0026 Katie Blackburn","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePAPERBACK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAuthors:  Rose Ayling-Ellis \u0026amp; Katie Blackburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eIllustrator:  Paddy Donnelly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heartfelt and accessible World Book Day story about friendship, empathy and deaf awareness, THE BIG BANG is a gentle introduction to understanding and supporting others.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a loud storm rolls in, kittens Halo and Rocky are frightened by the thunder and lightning. But Casper stays calm. Then suddenly - FLASH! - Casper dashes off into the storm.  As Halo and Rocky search for their friend, they realise something important: Casper is deaf. If they’re going to find him and help him feel safe, they’ll need to learn a new way to communicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith warmth and reassurance, this charming story encourages young children to think about how others experience the world differently - and how kindness, patience and understanding can build stronger friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for younger readers aged 3–6, The Big Bang opens up early conversations about inclusion and disability in a positive, empowering way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePaperback:  16 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eLanguage:  English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDimensions:  5.5 x 0.3 x 15.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eISBN:  978-0241803950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePublisher:  DK - Darling Kindersley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePublication:  05 Feb. 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Shelfie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62570962092403,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/5555\/4675\/files\/BookCover_16_aafd24f0-fae5-4ca9-82d0-e298e8a5ea3a.png?v=1772052798","url":"https:\/\/www.shelfieonline.com\/products\/the-big-bang-by-rose-ayling-ellis-katie-blackburn","provider":"Shelfie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}