"Big on body positivity, this glorious picture book boosts self-esteem in beautiful style"
What a beautiful, tenderly empowering book. Visually and emotionally on point, Vashti Harrison’s Big harnesses the formidable power of picture books to tell the moving story of a girl’s journey to self-acceptance in a world that values the small.
“What a big girl you are!” As a baby, the girl of this story was praised for being big. She has a big laugh, a big heart, and big dreams. Everything was good, until the day she’s told: “Don’t you think you’re too big for that?” The full-bleed illustrations depicting her curled-up in sadness, made to feel small by words that were “hard to shake off” are incredibly moving, and invite empathetic discussions around emotions.
Then, after deciding to “make more space for herself”, an expansive, glowing gatefold spread reveals her blossoming confidence. “I like the way I am”, she declares, radiant with joy, happy in herself.
Warm and inspiring, Big comes hugely recommended for 3+-year-olds who’ve been made to feel anxious about their size. It’s also a wonderful device for sparking empathy and kindness in all readers.
Winner of the Caldecott MedalOnce there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams.She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't.
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Winner of the Caldecott MedalOnce there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams.She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't.When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Big and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old
Big features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, PSHE: Health , Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Paperback, Hardback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. Temporarily Out Of Stock.
Big was written by Vashti Harrison and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Big has 60 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. Temporarily Out Of Stock.
