Little Big Man by Varian Johnson

Little Big Man

Hardcover – Picture Book, May 6, 2025

Varian Johnson

Scholastic Inc. · Hardcover · May 6, 2025

An excellent choice for Father's Day gifting!

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Who it’s for
For readers who enjoy father-son family stories
Themes
Family teamwork, Growing confidence, Making time to play
Genres
New Baby Stories, Father's Day, Self-Esteem & Resilience

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About this book

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!

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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!

Who it’s for

  • For readers who enjoy father-son family stories
  • For young readers interested in helping at home

Where it sits

Father's Day36%
New Baby Stories35%
Self-Esteem & Resilience32%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Boys & Men
  • New Baby Stories
  • Father's Day
Authors
Varian Johnson
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
May 6, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Family teamwork · Growing confidence · Making time to play
Reading lane
Boys & Men