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It's tough being little in a Big world! Vinney can't reach the chapter books at the library, the lunch lady doesn't see him standing in line, and no one ever passes him the basketball! When he complains to his mom, she offers a bit of simple, but wise, advice. She tells Vinney to "Think Big." The next day, Vinney takes his new positive attitude to school. And before he knows it, he's turning his luck around and learning that being small has its upsides, too!
Author Notes
Children's author and illustrator, Nancy Carlson was born and raised in Edina, Minnesota. Ever since kindergarten she knew that was what she wanted to do. She attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design where she majored in printmaking.
Nancy has written and illustrated over 40 titles. Some of her titles include the Louann Pig series, Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come, How to Lose All Your Friends, and It's Not My Fault. They address some of the challenges faced by kids and how to positively deal with them.
In recognition of her works, Nancy has earned several awards including the Children's Choice Award from the International Reading Association and Children's Book Council and the Minnesota Children's Museum Great Friends to Kids Award.
Nancy currently resides in Minnesota.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (5)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-Vinney, a small green frog, is unhappy because he is nicknamed "shrimp" at school. He is too short to see over the counter in the lunchroom, too little to defend the ball at recess, and has the smallest part in the class play-a ladybug. When his mom suggests that he "THINK BIG," his self-esteem skyrockets, and he finds that he can do everything he was too timid to try before. But he also realizes that being small has some advantages. He can scoot under a pair of legs to score a basketball and can still snuggle on mom's lap. The positive message, endearing characters, and cheerful cartoon illustrations give this book great child appeal.-Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
The amphibious star of Smile a Lot! by Nancy Carlson now coaches readers by his example to Think Big! as he challenges older kids to a game at recess, volunteers to help his teacher, and dribbles the ball past a larger opponent. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Horn Book Review
Frog Vinney is tired of being overlooked because of his diminutive stature. After his mother encourages him to ""THINK BIG,"" he both gets himself noticed and learns to appreciate being small. The message is somewhat oversold, but the story is rife with humorous touches, and the chipper illustrations feature saturated colors. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Kirkus Review
Vinney is tired of being overlooked--literally. Being short means Vinney, a bright green frog, is picked last in sports, ends up with a bad part in the school play and even gets called names. His mother offers some simple, but smart advice. Think big, she tells him. Sure enough, Vinney is rewarded for his new attitude: He jumps to reach the chapter books on the library shelves; he challenges the older kids to a game of four-square at recess; and he even gets extra pizza at lunch. However, he also learns that being small has its advantages, as he darts between the legs of his opponent in a basketball game to score. Bright illustrations, featuring a menagerie of animals, are the perfect accompaniment to the positive message of reaching beyond obstacles while still realizing your own strengths. Though the solution is overly simple, it offers attitude, which might be enough for some. (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
PreS-Gr. 2. Vinney the Frog comes home from school, grabs some cookies, and pours out his unhappiness to his mom. His complaints all have to do with the fact that he is small. Other students tease him and walk off with his ball; he can't reach the chapter books in the library; the lunch lady and the teacher lose track of him. Mom's advice? Think big! The next day, Vinney translates this into action, as he delivers a snappy retort to a class bully, challenges some older kids to a playground game, and--realizing that sometimes it's good to be small--slips under the legs of the biggest basketball guard to score. The simply executed art, in colors as bold as Vinney's assertiveness, is filled with comic classroom and schoolyard details. A funny, encouraging story about self-acceptance for kids in Vinney's shoes. --Connie Fletcher Copyright 2005 Booklist
