Little Big Girl - by Claire Keane (Hardcover)

About the Book

Matisse is a little girl in a big world, until her baby brother is born and she discovers she is not so little, after all.

Book Synopsis

A touching picture book about an older sister's unconditional love for her new baby brother

Matisse is a little girl in a big world. Despite her size, she gets to have all sorts of grand adventures, like seeing the big sights of the city, making big messes, and taking big naps when her little body is all tuckered out. But when Matisse meets her baby brother, she realizes that she isn't so little after all- She's a big sister! And it's great fun to show this new little person what wonders this big world has in store.

With warmth and joy, Claire Keane showcases a gorgeous retro-inspired style to tell this tender tale of unconditional sibling love.

Review Quotes

"Give to parents hoping to introduce kids to the joy and wonder of a new baby sibling."--Kirkus Reviews

"In language that repeatedly invokes ideas of big and little, Keane gracefully captures Matisse's quiet understanding of her own growth...with gentle and warm humor."--Publishers Weekly

"A charming, child-focused celebration of becoming an older sibling."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Claire Keane is an illustrator living in Los Angeles. She has worked as a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she made significant contributions to recent hits Tangled and Frozen. Her father, Glen Keane, was a renowned Disney artist who oversaw the design and character development on many classic Disney films, and her grandfather, Bil Keane, was the creator of The Family Circus comics.