Big
(Book)

8 pages printed on double leaves.

Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.

"Once there was a girl. She had a big heart and very big dreams. And it was good. Until it wasn't. The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling creator Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time."-- Dust jacket

Ages 4-8. Little, Brown and Company.

Grades: PreS-3. Little, Brown and Company.

Reading L: 1.7

Caldecott Medal, 2024

Coretta Scott King Author Honor, 2024

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, 2024