Colfer, Eoin. Little Big Sister. Celia Ivery, Illus. Little Island, 06/2025. 62pp. Fiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-9150-7178-1. GRADES 1–2. ADDITIONAL.
Starr and Babes (Barbara) are sisters who loved to play together when they were young (and small), but Barbara grows bigger while Starr’s dwarfism keeps her small, which upsets Starr. This early reader uses a mix of digital illustrations and quick-paced text to propel the story of Starr as she learns to accept and work with her dwarfism in various situations, with her sister, kids at school, and sports events. The main character appears to be light-skinned with red hair, while classmates appear to be of various ethnicities, and the illustrator is listed as living with dwarfism. Unfortunately, the story is not broken up into chapters, which creates uneven pacing, reducing the appeal of an otherwise useful title about a topic with light subject coverage.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library