Little Black Boy: Oh, the Things You Will Do!
A 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 world and to share his passion of environmental conservation with everyone.
Little Black Boy, Oh the things you will do.
Has anyone mentioned the world’s open to you?
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 32
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593406267
Creator Bio
Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Larry C. Fields III, and Paul Davey are an incredibly talented trio of authors who have joined forces to create the charming and heartwarming children's book, Little Black Boy: Oh, the Things You Will Do!. Howell-Baptiste is a British actress, known for her roles in The Good Place and Barry, who brings her creative storytelling skills to the book. Fields III is a writer and entrepreneur, with a background in finance and technology, who adds his unique perspective to the story. And Davey, a graphic designer and illustrator, brings the characters and world of the book to life with his stunning illustrations. Together, these three authors have crafted a beautiful and inspiring tale that celebrates diversity and encourages children to dream big.
