By Vashti Harrison
Paperback, £8.99
A gorgeous picture book from Little Leaders author Vashti Harrison. A little girl is happy with her body and herself, until people start to tell her that she’s too big…
As Harrison explains: “In childhood, big is good. Big is impressive, aspirational. But somewhere along the way, the world begins to tell us something different: That big is bad. That being big is undesirable”.
The beautiful soft illustrations and sensitive text help us understand how hurtful words and actions can be, while the fold-out centre is a creative way to show how it can feel when we make more space for ourselves.
An affirming read for anyone who’s been told that their body doesn’t fit the expectations of others. Recommended.
Review by Bethan