Big (Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title)
About this product
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. Read more
Editor's Take
Big by Vashti Harrison is widely praised for its powerful message about self-worth, body image, and the way words can shape a child’s identity. Amazon reviewers are very positive overall, and review sites like BookPage, Kirkus Reviews, The Horn Book, and other book blogs describe it as a striking, emotionally resonant picture book with memorable artwork and a message that works for both children and adults.
- Amazon reviewers appear enthusiastic, with the book showing a very high average rating and many reviews.
- Goodreads readers repeatedly call it beautiful, important, and emotionally affecting.
- Reddit discussions reference it as a strong body-positive and self-acceptance book for kids.
- Professional reviews praise the spare text, expressive illustrations, and the clear lesson about rejecting hurtful labels.
The overall consensus is that this is a thoughtful, highly recommended picture book that resonates strongly with families, educators, and readers looking for an affirming story.
Price History
Specifications
| Illustrated | No |
Product Details
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publication date | May 2, 2023 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 60 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0316353221 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316353229 |
| Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
| Reading age | 4+ years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 9.4 x 0.7 x 10.85 inches |
| Grade level | Preschool - 3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,314 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #38 in Children's Books on Prejudice & Racism #218 in Children's Books on Girls' & Women's Issues #301 in Children's Self-Esteem Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (746) |
