Big Words for Little People
What does it actually mean to be kind, brave, calm, or happy to a four-year-old? Some words need a child-friendly explanation to help children make sense of the world around them.
Introducing Big Words for Little People, a series of picture books designed to help you talk about the ups and downs of first experiences and new emotions with your child. Created by language experts at Oxford University Press, each book contains carefully-chosen feature words to support early years learning and equip children with the language skills to develop and grow.
Engaging illustrations, fun characters and flowing rhythm make them perfect to share with young children aged 3+, and each book includes tips and ideas to help you talk about feelings in a gently supportive way.
Big Words for Little People: Bravery
Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese
This little hardback book creates a moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on Bravery. It introduces words to talk about feelings with confidence and in a way that feels good.
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Big Words for Little People: Kindness
Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese
This little book on Kindness is one in an exciting new series exploring big topics with young children in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘giving’ or ‘taking turns’, it creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be kind in everyday life.
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Big Words for Little People: Love
Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese
Using carefully chosen words, such as ‘family’, ‘forever’ and ‘closeness’, this book creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to love others, lose people or animals we love, and be loved.
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Big Words for Little People: Respect
Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese
Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘acceptance’, ‘fairness’ and ‘speak up’, this little book creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to respect others and be respected.
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Big Words for Little People: Friendship
Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese
Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘belonging’ and ‘be loyal’, this little book creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be a friend and nurture friendships.
Big Words for Little People: Happiness
Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese
Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘laugh’ and ‘good mood’, it creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be happy and to experience both happy and sad feelings.
Big Words for Little People: Doing Your Best
Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese
Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘aim high’ and ‘teamwork’, it creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be a do your best and be proud of yourself.
Big Words for Little People: Calmness
Helen Mortimer, Cristina Trapanese
Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘breathe’ or ‘balance’, this little book creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be calm and how to cope with worries.