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winner of the caldecott medal! a coretta scott king award author and illustrator honor book, a national book award finalist, and a new york times bestseller! this deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award-winning creator. the first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator vashti harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. with spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.