Description
Book SynopsisA little Black boy finds the courage to go after his dreams in this empowering and inspirational picture book by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Sandman) with actor Larry Fields.With vivid, dimensional illustrations by Paul Davey, this encouraging and hopeful picture book celebrates the joy of being a little Black boy and their bright futures.
Fascinated by marine wildlife, a little Black boy dreams of one day swimming in the ocean alongside all the creatures that make it their home. It will take courage to move from the safety of the swimming pool to the vastness of the ocean, but as he begins his journey of discovery, he soon finds there’s nothing he can’t do. He realizes if he cares about the animals in the ocean, he must also care about their home and sets out to preserve the beaches he loves by picking up trash. This little boy is determined not only to reach his dream of becoming a marine biologist, but to make a difference in the
Trade ReviewPraise for Little Black Boy:An Amazon Best Book of the Month – November 2022“
Positive, inviting…[with a]
powerful message…
An encouraging story sure to touch the hearts of all readers, and
a rousing story time addition.” —
School Library Journal
“The illustrations and palette fit the overall theme of this
rousing book. Soft shades of blue, light teal, and pale green
effectively convey the overall feeling of
being immersed in the landscape of the sea. The
encouraging nature of the rhyming text
pairs well with the illustrations.
An uplifting book about the wonder and joy Black boys can find while pursuing their passions.” —
Kirkus
