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Age Range
4 - 9
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2023-05-02
Page Count
60
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
Pre-K - 4th
ISBN
9780316353229
Themes
self acceptance
emotions & feelings

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Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance.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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BIG: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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BIG: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading. 

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BIG: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge

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BIG: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity...

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BIG: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Big by Vashti Harrison. 

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BIG: Memory Match

After reading Big by Vashti Harrison, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

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BIG: Word Search

After reading Big by Vashti Harrison use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend...

MY FAVORITES
Age Range
4 - 9
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2023-05-02
Page Count
60
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
Pre-K - 4th
ISBN
9780316353229
Themes
self acceptance
emotions & feelings
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