A young girl confronts the shifting meaning of being called “big” as she grows up, ultimately owning the adjectives that feel right and rejecting the hurtful ones.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2024, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2024 (Medal Winner)
- Age: Younger
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9780316353229
Notes
“Harrison’s use of color and space throughout the book masterfully conveys emotion as a young girl struggles to free herself from the confines of damaging words,” said 2024 Caldecott Medal Committee Chair Kathie Meizner.
