About this book

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!

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

"Well paced and engaging for young kids, and the colorful illustrations sensitively portray the characters' emotions through body language and facial expressions. A rewarding picture book." --Booklist

"Johnson (Twins) and Brown (Bros) encapsulate the tension of being both a young child and an older sibling in this well-intentioned story about family responsibility." --Publishers Weekly