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Little big man / by Varian Johnson ; illustrated by Reggie Brown.

Johnson, Varian, (author.). Brown, Reggie, (illustrator.).

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!"-- 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

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8 Scholastic Inc.
Grades 2-3 Scholastic Inc.
Subject:
African American boys > Juvenile fiction.
Fathers and sons > Juvenile fiction.
Maturation (Psychology) > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 28 of 37 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 37 total copies.
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Marion Library PIC JOH (Text) 37810435833891 Easy Fiction Checked out 08/17/2026

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520 . ‡a"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!"-- ‡cProvided by publisher.
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