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The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page

Illustrated by Geena Davis
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
11.38"W x 9.31"H x 0.34"D   | 16 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Apr 29, 2025 | 34 Pages | 9780593463963
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile 800L | Fountas & Pinnell M

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A beautiful and humorous book about using your voice, taking up space, and being true to yourself, written and illustrated by Academy Award-winning actor and producer Geena Davis.

Sheila is the girl who lives inside this book!

She does some typical little-kid things, like learning to walk, saying her first words, eating pizza . . . starting school and making new friends.

But Sheila knows people are reading her book, and she wonders if she really is interesting enough to have a book written all about her.

Then one summer, Sheila becomes very interesting indeed . . . in a BIG, BIG way!

One thing is sure—SHEILA WILL GROW ON YOU!
Praise for The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page:

"[A] meta-fable about conformity and self-worth. . . it’s a straightforward arc whose delicate ink lines and washes make each scratchy single-plane drawing feel like a shared glimpse into a cherished personal sketchbook." —Publisher's Weekly
Geena Davis is a two-time Academy Award winner and one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, having appeared in several roles that became cultural landmarks, such as Thelma in Thelma & Louise, Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own, and Mackenzie Allen in Commander in Chief. She has also been a nationally-ranked archer and is recognized for her tireless advocacy for equitable representation on-screen as founder and chair of the Geena Davis Institute. You can visit Geena Davis at GeenaDavisInstitute.org or follow her on Instagram @GeenaDavisOrg.

Classroom Activities for The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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About

A beautiful and humorous book about using your voice, taking up space, and being true to yourself, written and illustrated by Academy Award-winning actor and producer Geena Davis.

Sheila is the girl who lives inside this book!

She does some typical little-kid things, like learning to walk, saying her first words, eating pizza . . . starting school and making new friends.

But Sheila knows people are reading her book, and she wonders if she really is interesting enough to have a book written all about her.

Then one summer, Sheila becomes very interesting indeed . . . in a BIG, BIG way!

One thing is sure—SHEILA WILL GROW ON YOU!

Praise

Praise for The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page:

"[A] meta-fable about conformity and self-worth. . . it’s a straightforward arc whose delicate ink lines and washes make each scratchy single-plane drawing feel like a shared glimpse into a cherished personal sketchbook." —Publisher's Weekly

Author

Geena Davis is a two-time Academy Award winner and one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, having appeared in several roles that became cultural landmarks, such as Thelma in Thelma & Louise, Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own, and Mackenzie Allen in Commander in Chief. She has also been a nationally-ranked archer and is recognized for her tireless advocacy for equitable representation on-screen as founder and chair of the Geena Davis Institute. You can visit Geena Davis at GeenaDavisInstitute.org or follow her on Instagram @GeenaDavisOrg.

Additional Materials

Classroom Activities for The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)