Little Big Girl

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.
© Razi Wilson
Claire Keane (http://claireonacloud.com) is known for her work as a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she made significant contributions to recent hits Tangled and Frozen. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and kids. Once Upon a Cloud is her debut picture book. View titles by Claire Keane
"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

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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.

Author

© Razi Wilson
Claire Keane (http://claireonacloud.com) is known for her work as a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she made significant contributions to recent hits Tangled and Frozen. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and kids. Once Upon a Cloud is her debut picture book. View titles by Claire Keane

Praise

"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

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