Big Baby

''Big Baby'' is a science fiction novella by Jack Sharkey, written in the early 1960s. The story follows Jerry Norcriss, a Space Zoologist investigating a colossal alien creature on a human-colonized planet. Initially perceived as a threat, the creature is revealed to be a vulnerable being that mimics life-signatures through telepathy. The novella explores themes of alien life, perception, and the complexities of existence, culminating in a confrontation that challenges Jerry's understanding of fear and empathy.