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Big Boy Joy - by Connie Schofield-Morrison (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • A joyful ode to play and boyhood, perfect for readers who loved The King of Kindergarten.
  • 3-5 Years
  • 10.87" x 9.61" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



This high-spirited text by Connie Schofield-Morrison paired with super sweet art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice is a joyful ode to play and boyhood, perfect for readers who loved The King of Kindergarten.



Book Synopsis



A joyful ode to play and boyhood, perfect for readers who loved The King of Kindergarten.

I am a big boy,
Full of big boy joy!

Big boys can climb high and go, go, go! Big boys can smash and crash. They can share and play.

Playtime is the best time--a time of wonder, where big boys can run free, make new friends, and imagine worlds beyond their own. Their big feelings and big energy spread big boy joy for all to share!

Acclaimed author Connie Schofield-Morrison and New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice join forces in this exuberant celebration of imagination, play, and big boy joy!



Review Quotes




"Perfect for young children who are starting to come into their own with independence, playing with others, and forming friendships. . . . Offers a festival of color and movement." --Booklist

"A rhythmic ode to 'big boy joy.' . . . Suggesting that big feels, full-fledged fun, and thoughtful behavior can exist hand in hand in hand." --Publishers Weekly

"Empowering and fun, like all the best outings." --Kirkus Reviews

"Vibrant. . . . If a school pep rally could walk and talk, this kid would be it." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on I GOT THE SCHOOL SPIRIT

"This joyful offering will be a happy addition to any shelf." --Bookshelf, on I GOT THE SCHOOL SPIRIT




About the Author



Connie Schofield-Morrison captured the rhythm of the neighborhood in her first picture book, I Got the Rhythm, and again in I Got the Christmas Spirit and I Got the School Spirit. She is also the author of the picture book biography Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom. Connie has been writing since she was a young girl and is inspired every day by the big sounds and bright colors of the world around her. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Instagram: @i_c_o_n_n_i_e

Shamar Knight-Justice is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and educator based in Atlanta. He is most content eating pancakes, seeing kids explore their imaginations, and going on long walks with his wife and dog. He is also the illustrator of Ari J.'s Kinky, Curly Crown; Ari J.'s Firefly Rescue; Big Tune; Repeat After Me; Forever and Always; and Danté Plays His Blues.
www.shamarknightjustice.com.
Instagram: @shamarknightjustice
Twitter: @sknightjustice

Dimensions (Overall): 10.87 Inches (H) x 9.61 Inches (W) x .39 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.01 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-5 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Theme: Emotions & Feelings
Format: Hardcover
Author: Connie Schofield-Morrison
Language: English
Street Date: June 3, 2025
TCIN: 93462030
UPC: 9781547611515
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-8290
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.39 inches length x 9.61 inches width x 10.87 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.01 pounds
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