Wanting to be Grown Up

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Picture books about Wanting to be Grown Up from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Books that reflect the common childhood desire to be ‘grown up’. As parents and carers we are keen to protect our children from ‘growing up too soon’. But many children can’t wait to be bigger, expecting this to lead to more excitement, control and variety. These picture books gently remind children that it’s great to be a kid, and not to wish that special time away (but also acknowledge the frustrations of being the ‘little one’!)

Let’s Talk About the Birds and the Bees

A bright, colourful and informative book that provides a wealth of information about growing up, puberty, reproduction and parenting. A great reference book for any family book shelf!

I’m not cute!

Playfully addresses the way the very young often oscillate between wanting to be grown up and wanting to be babied.

Tinysaurus

This picture book may help a child who is feeling fed up about being the youngest and not being able to do some of the things an older sister or brother gets to do.

I Don’t Want to be Small

A picture book about learning to love what you have and who you are, it will inevitably chime with any child who can't wait to be grown up.

Tad

A heart-warming and empowering story with a central character who uses her intelligence and bravery to compensate for her small size and lack of physical strength. A gentle reminder to children who are desperate to be 'grown up' that we all get there, in our own time.

Titch

Siblings relationships, particularly the youngest child

Ready, Steady, Grow!

Describing to the very young positive things they can do to help their bodies grow strong and healthy. May also reassure a child eager to 'be grown up' that each day, little by little, they are moving towards this. Personal safety issues, healthy eating and good hygiene are also touched upon.

Tell Me What it’s Like to be Big

Ready Steady Ghost!

By tapping into children's emotions of feeling small in a big world. Children who are afraid of ghosts may be comforted by the central character, Bertie: a very friendly phantom!