Big
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 6 min read

Big

By Vashti Harrison

A girl navigates growing up and learning to accept herself.

4.6/5 Goodreads · 5,107 ratings
60 pages· 347 words· Est. 6 min read
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Bookroo's summary

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?

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (2024)Coretta Scott King Honor (2024)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2023)Cybils Award (2023)Golden Kite Award (2024)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
60
Words
347
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~190L
Themes & topics
Books about diversityBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about identityBooks about self-esteemBooks about appearance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
521665
Publication
Published
May 2, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316353229

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