{"product_id":"little-black-boy-isbn-9780593406267","title":"Little Black Boy","description":"\u003cb\u003eA little Black boy finds the courage to go after his dreams in this empowering and inspirational picture book by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (\u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e) with actor Larry Fields.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFascinated 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Black Boy, Oh the things you will do.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHas anyone mentioned the world’s open to you?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLittle Black Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Month – November 2022\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003ePositive, inviting\u003c\/b\u003e…[with a] \u003cb\u003epowerful message\u003c\/b\u003e…\u003cb\u003eAn encouraging story sure to touch the hearts of all readers\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ea rousing story time addition\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The illustrations and palette fit the overall theme of this \u003cb\u003erousing\u003c\/b\u003e book. Soft shades of blue, light teal, and pale green \u003cb\u003eeffectively convey\u003c\/b\u003e the overall feeling of \u003cb\u003ebeing immersed in the landscape of the sea\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003eencouraging \u003c\/b\u003enature of the rhyming text \u003cb\u003epairs well\u003c\/b\u003e with the illustrations. \u003cb\u003eAn uplifting book about the wonder and joy Black boys can find while pursuing their passions\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirby Howell-Baptiste\u003c\/b\u003e is an actress from London who is best known for her memorable roles in \u003ci\u003eKilling Eve\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Good Place\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBarry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhy Women Kill\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVeronica Mars\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2021, Howell-Baptiste can be seen starring in several exciting film projects including Disney's \u003ci\u003eCruella\u003c\/i\u003e and STX Films' \u003ci\u003eQueenpins\u003c\/i\u003e. Kirby is also a well-established voice actor known for \u003ci\u003eInfinity Train\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJurassic World Camp Cretaceous\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTig and Seek\u003c\/i\u003e, and the upcoming DC animated feature \u003ci\u003eCatwoman\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarry C. Fields III \u003c\/b\u003eis an actor, born in Detroit and raised in Virginia. He is best known for his notable roles in national and regional commercials including spots for Samsung, Dave and Buster's, and Jeep. Prior to acting, Fields served in the US Air Force where he specialized in pararescue. Larry is also a lifestyle and headshot photographer and has had work featured on \u003ci\u003eDeadline\u003c\/i\u003e and in \u003ci\u003eEmmy Magazine.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Davey\u003c\/b\u003e is a Jamaican illustrator and digital artist based in London. \u003ci\u003eLittle Black Girl \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLittle Black Boy\u003c\/i\u003e will be his debut picture books.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Nancy Paulsen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302165270757,"sku":"NP9780593406267","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/little-black-boy-isbn-9780593406267","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}