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Nina Crews Children's Books

I'm Not Small

I’m Not Small tells the story of a preschooler’s first solo adventure in his backyard. Is he ready for this big step? He is big enough, old enough, to explore the garden alone, but still small enough, young enough, to need reassurances and a hug from his mom. 


Classroom connections:

  • Free download - I'm Not Small - Math Concepts Teaching Guide for PreK, Kindergarten and First Grade
  • Here's a handy list of picture books about relative size from Booklist.org including I'm Not Small!


Praise for I'm Not Small:

"The adventure is little but the emotions loom large — and are completely relatable for all viewers, big or small." – Horn Book (starred review)


"Crews captures the joy of early childhood exploration in a book that adults and children can both enjoy."   – Booklist (starred review)

  • The Horn Book Summer Reading 2022
  • The Horn Book Calling Caldecott Selection
  • The Horn Book Fanfare 2022 Book List
  • Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2022 List

I'm Not Small

© Nina Crews 2022, Greenwillow Books, HarperCollins, Hardcover ISBN: 9780063058262, Board Book ISBN: 9780063058279


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