Too Big! Levels 1-2

Too Big! follows a young boy who realises he has outgrown many of his favourite clothes and toys. From a bike to a swing to his beloved shoes, everything now feels too small-except for a hug from Mum. This relatable story offers reassurance and humour as children navigate changes in their own lives. With simple sentence structures and repetitive phrasing, this book helps build fluency and word recognition, especially with high-frequency words and consonant blends. It also supports the comprehension strategies of making personal connections, using illustrations for meaning, and inferring emotions from visual cues. The expressions on characters' faces, especially the recurring cat character, further enrich engagement and encourage empathy. Themes of growth, family, and resilience are woven through this affirming narrative.

Educational Benefits

• Promotes emotional literacy through relatable situations.
• Enhances decoding skills with repeated consonant blends.
• Builds confidence with predictable sentence structures.
• Encourages inference using character expressions and body language.

Classroom Ideas

• Invite students to share stories or drawings of things they've outgrown.
• Use clothing items for a sequencing or sorting activity.
• Create a class book titled œNot Too Big! with personal reflections.
• Discuss the concept of growth and how it makes us feel.

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages: 4-6 years
• Book size: 165 mm x 190 mm
• Softcover; printed on child-safe materials
• No sharp edges or loose components