
A girl navigates growing up and learning to accept herself.
In a world that values smallness, a child embarks on a journey to embrace their own size and uniqueness. Through the power of words, they discover how to heal from hurt and find joy in standing out. This tender tale explores the duality of feeling both visible and invisible, offering a heartfelt message about self-acceptance and the beauty of being different. Will they find the courage to love themselves as they are?
Winner of the Caldecott Medal! A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award-winning creator. The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning 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.
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