Little Big Sister
Little Big Sister by Eoin Colfer, published by Little Island in June 2025, is a children’s book that explores themes of family life and growing up. This 64-page edition is presented in English and tells the story of Starr, a girl with dwarfism, as she navigates her feelings about her height in relation to her younger sister, Babs. As Starr begins primary school, she initially struggles with her differences but, with support from her mother and teacher, learns to embrace her uniqueness.
Readers will find a gentle narrative that highlights the importance of acceptance and self-confidence. The story focuses on Starr’s journey of understanding her identity and fitting in, while also celebrating the joys of family and friendship. Illustrated by an artist with dwarfism, this book aims to foster discussions about disability and social skills, making it a meaningful addition to children’s literature.
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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.
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