Little big man / by Varian Johnson ; illustrated by Reggie Brown.
"An excellent choice for Father's Day gifting! From literary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritance Varian Johnson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown comes a heartwarming father-son story about the importance of stepping up...and finding time to play. Elijah can't wait to take his brand-new kite for its first flight! But with a new baby in the family, Daddy has to work this weekend. Elijah finds a clever way to help out and pitch in with his family while also reminding his dad how to still have a little fun. Beloved children's book author, Varian Johnson's debut picture book highlights the fun journey of a young child building his confidence as he steps up into the big kid role, specifically as the little big man of the house. The perfect gift or Father's Day!"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781338807431
- ISBN: 1338807439
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2025]
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8 Scholastic Inc. Grades 2-3 Scholastic Inc. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African American boys > Juvenile fiction. Fathers and sons > Juvenile fiction. Maturation (Psychology) > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 15 of 29 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 29 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Mars Hill Library | E JOH (Text) | 30229101390853 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | E Joh (Text) | 33630005459099 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/29/2025 |
| Broadway Branch | E JOHNSON (Text) | 33262003290139 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Bunn Branch | E/Johnson (Text) | 72350000129741 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/28/2025 |
| Clemmons Branch | E Johnson, Varian (Text) | 0112524618464 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | E JOHNSON (Text) | 31781069137543 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/28/2025 |
| Columbus Library | E JOH (Text) | 31250200093189 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | E JOHNSON (Text) | 31781069137527 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | E JOH (Text) | 0020660478452 | Juvenile New Fiction | Checked out | 08/26/2025 |
| Enka-Candler Library | E JOH (Text) | 0020513845501 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Hoke County Public Library | E JOHNSON (Text) | 28198050047638 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/15/2025 |
| Hope Mills Library | E JOHNSON (Text) | 31781069137535 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Jackson County Public Library | E JOHNSON (Text) | 39493109539884 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library | E JOHNSON (Text) | 39149008464703 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/28/2025 |
| Lee County Main Library | E JOHNSON (Text) | 33262003290140 | Juvenile New Fiction | Checked out | 08/08/2025 |
| Lenoir Library | E JOHNSON Varian (Text) | 50669013294799 | Easy New Fiction | Checked out | 08/21/2025 |
| Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center | E Johnson, Varian (Text) | 0112524618268 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Marion Library | PIC JOH (Text) | 37810435833891 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Mooneyham Public Library | E Joh (Text) | 30113100259436 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/26/2025 |
| Paddison Memorial Branch | E Johnson, Varian (Text) | 0112524618259 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/29/2025 |
| Roseboro Public Library | E Johnson (Text) | 810191001965191 | Easy New Fiction | Checked out | 09/01/2025 |
| Rural Hall Branch | E Johnson, Varian (Text) | 0112524618277 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Southern Branch | E JOHNSON Varian (Text) | 50669013207825 | Easy New Fiction | Checked out | 08/18/2025 |
| Spring Lake Library | E JOHNSON (Text) | 31781069137550 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Steele Memorial Library | E JOH (Text) | 900000001093138 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Thomasville Public Library | E JOH (Text) | 25908004521345 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/25/2025 |
| Transylvania County Library | E JOH (Text) | 38079300291978 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Warren County Memorial Library | E JOH (Text) | 38017000367706 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| West Regional Library | E JOHNSON (Text) | 31781069137568 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/21/2025 |
