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!---from the publisher
40 pages 978-1338807431 Ages 4-8
Keywords: father/son, family life, parenting, connection, Father's Day, playing, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, African American and Black stories, African American author, diverse books, fun, siblings, new baby
