Think Big!

by Nancy Carlson

Vinney is frustrated about being one of the smallest children at school, but when he takes his mother's advice and thinks big for a day, he discovers that there are advantages to being small.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Juli19 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is about Vianney a small frog. When she comes home from school her mother asks her how her day was. Vianney tells her that it was not so good because her classmates picked on her, she was overlooked in the lunch line and she could not reach the chapter books in the library and many other things she did not like. Her mother advise her to think big and after that Vianney changed her attitude into a positive one and she turned the downsides of being short upside down. At the end Vianney accepted the fact that it is ok to be small but she needs to think big. I think it is a good book to read to kids. It has a social-emotional theme that teachers can use to plan their lesson plans. Children will love the illustrations and wording is very simple for them to understand.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good story about maximizing what you are that can be included in an opposites storytime.

[Darinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vinney is on the short side, and has some trouble with that - kids pick on him, he can't reach the chapter books in the library, the lunch lady doesn't see him in line, his teacher doesn't see him, and no one passes him the basketball. He tells his mom all of this, and she offers him some advice... "Think Big." A new, positive attitude helps Vinney throughout his day. A colorful and positive picture book good for young children.

[Andrea Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small frog is tired of being small. His mom tells him to "Think Big!" and so he does. Some of his day goes better, some of it not. But he feels more in control & more comfortable w/his size.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute book especially for little kids with an inferiority complex or who are picked on for being small. Vinney is very good at "thinking big" and the illustrations make it a fun read. This one was requested several times by my "big" boy- definitely a winner!

I've had to check it out again, several months after the first time, because he remembered and liked this one so much. Going to have to move up to 5 stars for that!

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a great book for kids! Mentions a few of the struggles they may have at school. Good motivation book for those who don't fit in too "think big." The illustrations are fun to look at! I would recommend this book for kids in elementary school.

[Sarah Winters · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute books children could relate to and teach them a lesson. The pictures are great with not a lot of words. Recommended for first and second graders.