Books Like I Am Big, I Am Small
Families who loved I Am Big, I Am Small by Vicky Woodgate often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved I Am Big, I Am Small by Vicky Woodgate often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is in a high energy, inquisitive mood and wants to explore the wonders of the natural world through a lens of extreme contrasts. It is an ideal choice for the 'why' stage of development, where children are beginning to categorize the world into opposites like fast and slow, or big and small. This bright and energetic nonfiction picture book introduces a wide variety of animals, from giant squids to popcorn-scented binturongs, using humor to keep young minds engaged. Beyond just animal facts, the book encourages observational skills through a built-in spotting game on every page. It celebrates the diversity of nature, showing that every creature has a unique 'superpower' whether they are the fastest or the slowest. It is a joyful, low-pressure way to build vocabulary and scientific curiosity in children aged 3 to 7, making it a perfect wind-down read that still feels like an adventure.
