Winner of the Caldecott Medal Once there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and
very big dreams. She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't. Discover
the inspiring story book for children about self love and body positivity featuring beautiful
illustrations and a gatefold flap from the award-winning creator of the bestselling Little
Leaders series. When the girl grows big the world begins to make her feel small. She feels
out of place and invisible and soon she isn't herself at all. But with the girl's size comes
huge inner strength - and this helps her look past the hurtful words to see how perfect she
really is. BIG is the first picture book to be written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison
award-winning creator of the bestselling Little Leaders series.
