Think Big, Little One

Think Big, Little One introduces young children to eighteen women visionaries who made their mark in fields like art, science, and exploration. The board book format presents each woman with simple text and illustration. The featured women come from diverse backgrounds and time periods across history. Their accomplishments span areas including painting, astronomy, architecture, and mathematics. Each spread pairs an illustration of the featured woman with basic information about her work and impact. The artwork uses Harrison's signature style with bold colors and geometric shapes. The book aims to inspire creativity and ambition in young readers while providing early exposure to important historical figures. It presents complex achievements in an accessible way for the youngest audience.

Parents and educators appreciate this board book's introduction of diverse female leaders to young children. Readers note the illustrations help make complex historical figures accessible to babies and toddlers. Liked: - Simple, clear text for very young readers - Inclusive representation across cultures - High-quality, engaging artwork - Durable board book format - Works well for both bedtime reading and discussion Disliked: - Some readers wanted more biographical details - Text may be too basic for preschool-age children - A few noted the concepts are abstract for intended age group Ratings: Amazon: 4.8/5 (2,300+ reviews) Goodreads: 4.3/5 (1,400+ ratings) "Perfect first introduction to important women in history," notes one parent reviewer. A teacher comments, "The illustrations capture students' attention while sparking conversations about different careers." Several reviewers mention purchasing multiple copies as baby shower gifts, citing the book's appeal to both children and adults.

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💫 Author Vashti Harrison was already a successful illustrator before writing her first children's book, creating art for major companies like Google and Target 🎨 The book is part of a series that includes "Dream Big, Little One" and "Little Leaders," all featuring Harrison's signature art style with closed-eye expressions 📚 Each woman featured in the book is illustrated as a child, making their incredible achievements more relatable to young readers 🌟 The book introduces 18 groundbreaking women in STEM, arts, and innovation from diverse backgrounds and different parts of the world ✨ Harrison's distinctive illustration style was developed during a personal challenge she set for herself to draw one little black girl every day for Black History Month