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. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 29 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | E JOH (Text) | 30229101390853 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"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!"--
