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Big Words for Little People | 
 enlarge | Author: Jamie Lee Curtis
Creator: Laura Cornell
Publisher: Joanna Cotler
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 46
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 9.6 x 0.4
ISBN: 0061127590
EAN: 9780061127595
ASIN: 0061127590
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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Amazon.com Review
I know some Big Words.
I'll teach them to you.
Although you are small,
you can use Big Words too. Big Words aren't scary.
They're big fun to learn.
I was taught once
and now it's your turn. The eighth hilarious picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell helps little people communicate in a big person's world. With grown-up words like cooperate, respect, patience and considerate, a big, boisterous and zany family celebrates the power of language and discovers that words?big or little?are the bridge that connects us all. About the Author Jamie Lee Curtis loves big words but doesn't know how to spell many of them. She adores her family life, which includes the amazing Annie, the miraculous Tom and the hilarious and loving Christopher. She advocates for children around the world and appreciates her friends, family and colleagues. She lives in stunning and sunny southern California with her rotund dog, Frances. A Look Inside Big Words for Little People (Click on Images to Enlarge)
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Product Description
I know some Big Words.
I'll teach them to you.
Although you are small,
you can use Big Words too. Big Words aren't scary.
They're big fun to learn.
I was taught once
and now it's your turn. The eighth hilarious picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell helps little people communicate in a big person's world. With grown-up words like cooperate, respect, patience and considerate, a big, boisterous and zany family celebrates the power of language and discovers that words—big or little—are the bridge that connects us all.
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Values and Words....both BIG great lessons October 7, 2008
This book not only teaches our little ones some big words, but also some BIG values. We were very impressed by the book and the colorful illustrations kept my kids interested throughout the story!Mommy's High Heel Shoes
about time we stopped dumbing down the kids October 6, 2008
I have never dumbed down my speech for the benefit of kids. But I do take the time to explain 'big' words in little kid lingo. It is about time we stopped focussing on 'once upon a time' - don't eliminate it! - and expose kids to more words. It is just sad that we concentrate only on the little kids and seem to stop after middle school. We need big words for not-so-little people too....
Big Words are a Must! October 5, 2008
This was the first book I have read by Jamie Lee Curtis, but it won't be the last. I am now interested.
My son (4) and I chose this book from the library and now we own it. It is one of his favorites and we read it at least once a week. My 8 month old loves the pictures and stays put while we read this one. It has a lyrical flow.
My main attractions to this book are of course, the words and the concepts it teaches. As a special education teacher, I am all about using a better vocabulary in everyday conversation, something my mother passed down to me. I use these words with my children and incorporate their meanings everyday. It is great to have a fun way to solidify those same values in a book.
A fun educational book! September 29, 2008
Reviewed by Cayden (age 4) and Max (age 2) Aures and Mom for Reader Views (9/08)
"Big Words for Little People" incorporates a lot of "big words" into everyday situations applicable to young children. Some of the words used in the book are "consequence," "inconsiderate," "persevere," "irate," and "cooperate."
Cayden: "I know the word `privacy." I say that I need privacy when I am in the bathroom!"
Max: "Me privacy too!"
Cayden: "A `consequence' is when you are naughty and you get a time-out."
Max: "'Propriate!"
Cayden: "Yes Max, we know that one too! `Appropriate' is when there is a show on that we can watch like Dora or Diego!"
Cayden: "I liked learning some new words and also seeing ones that we already knew! I didn't know the word `stupendous' before or the word `superb.' I liked the pictures in the book. There were a lot of different things to look at! My favorite was when the people were waiting in line at the water park and they spelled out the word `patience' with the line they were in. That was a long line!"
Parent's comments:
"Big Words for Little People" is an educational book that takes a number of useful, bigger words and presents them in a way that young children are able to understand. Cayden has been on a kick lately where he has been using bigger words like "assuming" and "obviously" so I knew that he would love this book and I was right! He already was familiar with many of the words but he learned quite a few new ones as well. The illustrations in the book were very colorful and eye-catching with a ton of things to look at! "Big Words for Little People" by Jamie Lee Curtis is definitely a fun book that will help to enrich any child's vocabulary!
Patience, Privacy, Impossible, Stupendous, Superb, Celebrate, Consequence, Irate, Cooperate, Appropriate, Disgusting & Persevere September 24, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
Do you want to be in a good mood when you read to your tykesters and tykestresses? Buy this book! It's chicken soup for the reader's soul.
Can you remember when you were little and liked to play with words, almost like putting together alphabet blocks in the air to amaze people? Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell evoke that wondrous moment in childhood and provide parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles with a resource to prepare the younger set to share some stunning pronouncements that will amaze casual observers.
Characterizing the book that way isn't really accurate. There are wheels within wheels here; orbs that will charm those who are looking for other sorts of entertainment. Here's an example: In our family, all the wee ones loved searching for tiny hidden items in puzzle books. Big Words for Little People has tiny drawings and labels throughout that invite and reward minute inquiry. For instance, the two-page spread on "consequence" contains a note that a frog and six little ones are missing from the terrarium. Tiny dots of green reveal bits and pieces of the escapees in humorous spots.
Adults like little surprises, too. Tiny notes and signs provide much adult humor that can be shared with youngsters . . . or simply chuckled over by the reader (such as the "Glowy Teeth" toothpaste with bleach and antibiotics).
There's an important context here: The words, stories, and illustrations are intended to convey useful principles for having a large, loving family enjoy each others' company. We have a mom and dad, six rambunctious youngsters in all shapes and sizes, and various pets. The beauty-obsessed sister needs some privacy to put on her face goo. Frantic mom is struggling to head for school and can't find the car keys. A happy teacher is portrayed as praising good spelling with "stupendous!" and "superb!" After a mishap with chewing gum, one sister has to sit inside during recess: That's a "consequence." On a challenging shoe run, dad wants everyone to "cooperate." Moms will appreciate that the book teaches children not to wake up mom when she's sick: That would be "inconsiderate." And on the lessons go.
The illustrations are marvelous. Although quite sophisticated in composition, they seem almost like what a mischievous child would enjoy painting in water colors. The bright colors bring a sunny emotional tone to the book that well matches the simple, clear verses written by Ms. Curtis.
Ms. Curtis and Ms. Cornell are an amazing team for perking up your family. Bring them into all of your children's bedrooms.
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