By Vashti Harrison (author) , Vashti Harrison (illustrator)
"Big on body positivity, this glorious picture book boosts self-esteem in beautiful style"
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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 Medal Once 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. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she isn't herself at all. But with the girl's size comes huge inner strength - and this helps her look past the hurtful words to see how perfect she really is.
With beautiful illustrations and a gatefold flap, this quietly reassuring story explores the experience of being big in a world that celebrates small, promoting body positivity and self-acceptance in young readers.
BIG is the first picture book to be written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, award-winning creator of the bestselling Little Leaders series.
New York Times bestseller, May 2023
Vashti Harrison earned her MFA in Film/Video from CalArts and BA from the University of Virginia. Her experimental films and documentaries have shown around the world at film festivals. After a brief stint in television as a production coordinator, she is now a freelance graphic designer and a picture-book illustrator. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Find her on Instagram @vashtiharrison
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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
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Big was written by Vashti Harrison and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
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