Bigger! Bigger!

Reach for this book when your toddler is in a 'demolition' phase or struggling with the frustration of things falling apart. It is a perfect tool for validating the intense pride small children feel when they create something new, while also reframing the inevitable 'crash' as a hilarious and necessary part of the process. The story follows a young girl with a big imagination and a box of blocks. As her structures grow from simple doghouses to massive skyscrapers, the vocabulary shifts from simple labels to exciting superlatives. It captures the pure, sensory joy of building up and knocking down, making it an essential read for developing persistence and a sense of humor during play. It is perfectly calibrated for the 0 to 3 age group with its bold illustrations and rhythmic, repetitive text.