Little Big Man

By: Varian Johnson, Reggie Brown - illustrator

Narrated by: Varian Johnson

From literary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritance Varian Johnson 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 audio 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.

©2025 Varian Johnson (P)2025 Scholastic Audio Books

Critic reviews

"Bright digital illustrations, paired with exuberant, onomatopoeia-filled text, depict a loving and tight-knit Black family...Big responsibilities and small gestures paint a thoughtful picture of masculinity."—Kirkus