The Little Little Girl with the Big Big Voice
Bright, distinctively stylized illustrations perfectly convey the dynamic volume of this picture book’s young protagonist. The little girl “came upon an elephant blowing bubbles in the water. But something scared the elephant away.” It’s the little girl’s big voice, which also scares a snake and a crocodile, but when she encounters a lion the little girl meets her match! Not to worry, though. The lion just roars, which makes the little girl laugh, and the two play until day’s end. Author/illustrator Kristen Balouch uses color, shape, and composition to marvelous effect, with bright, bold arcs of color radiating from the girl’s wide pink mouth when she’s loud, and the same mouth a slim pink crescent when she isn’t. The unusual palette and energetic design of this refreshingly uncautionary tale is a celebration of a small girl’s big way of being in the world. ©2011 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Kristen Balouch
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 2-5
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Communication
Courage
Fear
Imagination/Imaginary Play
Diversity subject:
Brown Skin Unspecified
Publishers:
Little Simon, Simon & Schuster
Publish Year: 2011
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781442408081
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Balouch