Big Words for Little People: Celebrate and Our World
Written by Helen Mortimer and illustrated by Cristina Trapanese
Age 3+
The Big Words for Little People series focuses on the words we use to talk about big topics in a way that feels good for little people. Celebrate and Our World are the latest books in the series, creating special moments for grown-ups and young children to talk about things that matter, big and small.
Created by the language experts at Oxford University Press, and informed by the Oxford Corpus of Children’s Language, each book focuses on a word or concept to introduce young children to the vocabulary they need to make sense of their feelings.
These engaging and friendly picture books will build your child’s confidence through sharing and talking, with reassuring tips to help you enjoy the books together and to encourage conversation.
Win Big Words for Little People: Celebrate and Our World
To celebrate the publication of these latest books in the Big Words for Little People series, we’ve got three pairs of books to give away!
For your chance to win a copy of Celebrate and Our World, tell us your little person’s favourite big word at the moment.
UK residents only. Entry closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 30th January 2022. Terms and Conditions apply (PDF).
About the books
Big Words for Little People: Celebrate
Written by Helen Mortimer and illustrated by Cristina Trapanese
Celebrate encourages grown-ups and young children to talk about milestones, traditions, food, festivals, and celebrating each other. Using carefully chosen words and phrases, children build confidence through sharing and talking. It includes reassuring tips for grown-ups on how to enjoy these books, encourage conversation, and think about celebrating things that matter, big and small.
Big Words for Little People: Our World
Written by Helen Mortimer and illustrated by Cristina Trapanese
Celebrate encourages grown-ups and young children to talk about milestones, traditions, food, festivals, and celebrating each other. Using carefully chosen words and phrases, children build confidence through sharing and talking. It includes reassuring tips for grown-ups on how to enjoy these books, encourage conversation, and think about celebrating things that matter, big and small.
About the Author and Illustrator
Helen Mortimer has always loved words. After graduating, she placed her foot on the bottom rung of the publishing ladder and enjoyed every step of the climb until she had a fine view of the world of picture books!
Cristina Trapanese started studying illustration at the Italian School of Comix and later at the IDEA Academy in Rome. She loves painting and how it helps her learn how to manage colours, later discovering her passion for telling stories through images.
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