Books like Think big! by Nancy Carlson
Vinney’s short stature makes him a target at school. He’s missed out on the best books in the library, the school play, and even the basketball game, and he often feels invisible. When he discovers the power of thinking big, he embraces a positive mindset that turns his challenges into strengths. Through new confidence and optimism, Vinney learns that being small is not a setback but a different kind of advantage.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Nancy Carlson
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