Little Black Boy, Kirby HowellBaptiste
Little Black Boy, Kirby HowellBaptiste
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Little Black Boy
Oh, the Things You Will Do!

Author: Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Larry C. Fields III

Narrator: Larry C. Fields III

Unabridged: 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/15/2022

Synopsis

A little Black boy finds the courage to go after his dreams in this empowering and inspirational picture book by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Sandman) with actor Larry Fields, adapted for audio.

This encouraging and hopeful audiobook celebrates the joy of being a little Black boy and their bright futures.

Fascinated by marine wildlife, a little Black boy dreams of one day swimming in the ocean alongside all the creatures that make it their home. It will take courage to move from the safety of the swimming pool to the vastness of the ocean, but as he begins his journey of discovery, he soon finds there’s nothing he can’t do. He realizes if he cares about the animals in the ocean, he must also care about their home and sets out to preserve the beaches he loves by picking up trash. This little boy is determined not only to reach his dream of becoming a marine biologist, but to make a difference in the world and to share his passion of environmental conservation with everyone.

Little Black Boy, Oh the things you will do.
Has anyone mentioned the world’s open to you?

About The Author

Kirby Howell-Baptiste is an actress from London who is best known for her memorable roles in Killing Eve, The Good Place, Barry, Why Women Kill, and Veronica Mars. In 2021, Howell-Baptiste can be seen starring in several exciting film projects including Disney's Cruella and STX Films' Queenpins. Kirby is also a well-established voice actor known for Infinity Train, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous, Tig and Seek, and the upcoming DC animated feature Catwoman. Larry C. Fields III is an actor, born in Detroit and raised in Virginia. He is best known for his notable roles in national and regional commercials including spots for Samsung, Dave and Buster's, and Jeep. Prior to acting, Fields served in the US Air Force where he specialized in pararescue. Larry is also a lifestyle and headshot photographer and has had work featured on Deadline and in Emmy Magazine.Paul Davey is a Jamaican illustrator and digital artist based in London. Little Black Girl and Little Black Boy will be his debut picture books. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emma on February 11, 2025

Great rhyming story with minimal text and gorgeous, bold, realistic illustrations. Black boys and men are celebrated for everything they can do, learn, and become. An empowering story to encourage them to be themselves and ignore other messages about who they SHOULD be. We watch a young black boy de......more

Goodreads review by Rose on April 22, 2023

Actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste has teamed up with actor Larry C. Fields III to create this book of encouragement for little Black boys, and their families. Also, mega-talented artist Paul Davey is back, glad to notice. Funny, today I just finished reading "Little Black Girl" by the same author. I love......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on January 19, 2023

Little Black Boy: Oh, the Things you Will Do! (2022) by Kirby Howell-Baptiste with illustrations by Paul Davey is a good story told in rhyming verse about a black boy's love of water and how that love grows into a career in marine biology. While I enjoyed it for the most part, I felt like this story......more

Goodreads review by Panda on December 07, 2022

The illustrations are colorful and luminous, and the simple text is filled with positive messages. Some pages emphasize that it's okay to cry, to struggle, and to fail, and I appreciate how the book pushes back against unhealthy ideas about masculinity without getting preachy or using buzzwords. The......more

Goodreads review by Anita on February 25, 2024

Little Black Boy intended audience is people of an African American background. Little Black Boy Lexile level is AD590L and intended for grades preschool through 3rd. This book is about a little boy who dreams of swimming in the ocean with its wildlife. This book also shows how many people paved the......more

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Praise for Little Black Boy:

An Amazon Best Book of the Month – November 2022

“Positive, inviting…[with a] powerful message…An encouraging story sure to touch the hearts of all readers, and a rousing story time addition.” —School Library Journal

“The illustrations and palette fit the overall theme of this rousing book. Soft shades of blue, light teal, and pale green effectively convey the overall feeling of being immersed in the landscape of the sea. The encouraging nature of the rhyming text pairs well with the illustrations. An uplifting book about the wonder and joy Black boys can find while pursuing their passions.” —Kirkus

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