Think Big Kids

Picture books for ages 5–8 that teach children how learning really works, one brave little story at a time.

The Think Big Kids characters: Dad, Mama, Azlan, Aiza, Yet the golden star and Nope the grey cloud

The books, in order

Cover of Aiza and the Word Yet

Book 1: Aiza and the Word Yet

Growth mindset and the power of "yet". Aiza learns to ride her bike to the top of Big Hill, one wobble at a time.

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Cover of Aiza and the Big Blue Pool

Book 2: Aiza and the Big Blue Pool

Fear, courage and tiny steps. Aiza is scared of the water and learns to swim: toes, knees, tummy, bubbles, face, float.

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Cover of Aiza and the Kindest Gift

Book 3: Aiza and the Kindest Gift

A Christmas story about kindness and giving. Aiza makes a handmade gift for her lonely neighbour and finds out that giving feels better than getting.

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Questions parents and teachers ask

What order should we read them in?

Book 1, then Book 2. Each stands on its own, but in order children watch Aiza work through her list: swimming, fractions, flying a kite. Book 3 is a Christmas story and can be read any time.

Who are Nope and Yet?

Nope is a grumpy grey cloud who says "you can't". Yet is a golden spark who says "you can't… yet". Children quickly start naming their own Nope thoughts.

What ages are they for?

Ages 5 to 8, as read-alouds. Every book is available as a Kindle eBook and a full-colour paperback or early independent reads. Every book ends with activity pages and a short note for grown-ups.

Who writes them?

Imran Munawar, a dad of two, writes them for his own children, Aiza and Azlan, who are also the heroes.

Free printable: 24 Days of Kindness advent calendar for kids, from Book 3.