Little Big Sister

By Eoin Colfer

Book Overview

Featured in The Children's Book Council's Disability Pride Month 2025 book list, which recognises and celebrates the activism, joy, and history of the disabled community.

A story about embracing our differences - from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.

This is the story of Starr, a girl with dwarfism who lives with her mum and younger sister, Babs. As the girls get older and Babs overtakes Starr's height, Starr understands there is something different about her.

When Starr starts primary school she is at first upset by being shorter than the other children. But with help from her mum and teacher, Starr finds the courage to shine. A fun and gentle story about disability, family and fitting in, told by a major children's author and illustrated by an artist with dwarfism.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191507178X
• ISBN13: 9781915071781
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Little Island Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2