Big Words for Little People
By Jamie Lee Curtis
The Story
An older sister introduces her younger siblings to grown-up words like cooperate, respect, patience, and considerate, showing that even small kids can use big words to connect with others.
Why It's Special
For the kid who's proud to know a big word and loves showing off new vocabulary, this book turns grown-up language into something exciting instead of intimidating.
- Big idea: Words are how we understand each other — and no one's too little to use the important ones.
- Vibes: Playful, warm, and a little zany, with the energy of a big noisy family talking over each other.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love learning new vocabulary
- are working on cooperating and sharing with siblings
- enjoy big, boisterous family scenes
- like to repeat and try out new words
Ask Your Little Reader
- Vocabulary: What Big Word from the book is new to you?
- Real-life connection: Can you think of a time you showed patience, like the book talks about?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think being considerate matters to the people around you?
- Story & problem-solving: How does the big sister help her younger siblings understand grown-up words?
- Imagination: What Big Word would you want to teach someone else?
