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, New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2025
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 4-8 Scholastic Inc.Grades 2-3 Scholastic Inc.
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- 28 of 37 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 37 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | PIC JOH (Text) | 37810435833891 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| Benhaven Public Library | E Joh (Text) | 33630005459099 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Broadway Branch | E JOHNSON (Text) | 33262003290139 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Bunn Branch | E/Johnson (Text) | 72350000129741 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | E Johnson, Varian (Text) | 0112525005426 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
| Clemmons Branch | E Johnson, Varian (Text) | 0112524618464 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | E JOH (Text) | 31250200093189 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | E JOHNSON (Text) | 31781069137527 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | E JOH (Text) | 0020660478452 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Eden Library | E (Text) | 31554012320668 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
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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!"--
