大大的，小小的
Big and Small
Author | 文字作者
Yu Zhong(钟彧)
Illustrator | 图画作者
Yu Zhong(钟彧)
China Children's Press & Publication Group (中国少年儿童出版社)
2017
Description | 简介
清晨，爸爸和宝宝一起起床、刷牙、洗漱、穿衣服。爸爸的被子大大的，宝宝的被子小小的；爸爸的牙刷大大的，宝宝的牙刷小小的……生活中的每件物品似乎都有大小之分。可是，当爸爸和宝宝张开双臂拥抱彼此时，他们发现，原来两个人的爱都是大大的！
A father and his little one begin their morning together, getting dressed, brushing their teeth, and preparing for the day. Daddy's blanket is big, while the child's is small. Daddy's toothbrush is big, while the child's is small. Everything seems to come in different sizes—until they share a hug and discover that their love is equally big!
Why We Recommend It
一本将大小认知与温暖父爱巧妙结合的低幼绘本。作者选取被子、牙刷、毛巾、杯子等宝宝熟悉的日常用品，通过“大大的”“小小的”反复对比，让孩子自然理解大小概念，积累生活词汇，并练习简单句式。故事按照早晨起床、洗漱、穿衣、出门的顺序展开，也帮助幼儿熟悉日常生活流程。画面中宝宝模仿爸爸、尝试自己穿衣服等细节真实又可爱，展现了父亲耐心陪伴孩子成长的温柔一面。最动人的是结尾的转折：物品有大有小，爸爸和宝宝给予彼此的拥抱与爱却同样大。简单的认知故事因此拥有了丰富的情感温度。
A tender early-concept picture book that combines size comparison with the warmth of father-child bonding. Through familiar objects such as blankets, toothbrushes, towels, and cups, the repeated contrast between “big” and “small” helps toddlers develop vocabulary, recognize everyday objects, and practice simple sentence patterns. The morning routine also introduces basic self-care habits and sequencing. Charming illustrations capture the child's attempts to imitate Daddy, including funny little mistakes and moments of patient encouragement. The heartwarming ending transforms a simple lesson about opposites into a celebration of love: their belongings may be different sizes, but their hugs are equally big.
Reading & Activity Ideas
Big or Small? Compare adult and child versions of everyday objects, such as shoes, cups, towels, and toothbrushes. Repeat Together: Invite toddlers to complete the phrases “Daddy's is big, mine is…” Morning Routine: Act out waking up, brushing teeth, getting dressed, and preparing to go outside. Size Sorting: Sort picture cards or safe household objects into big and small groups. Big Hug Finale: Invite caregivers and children to share a big hug, reinforcing the story's message that love cannot be measured by size.