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Black Boy, Big Heart!
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $27.99
ISBN13: 9781971999685
Publisher: Bookbutler Publishing Company
Published: Jul 10 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.25 Width: 11.00 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Can a Black boy be brave, gentle, silly, smart, emotional, creative, and proud - all at the same time?
Yes. He can.
Black Boy, Big Heart! is a joyful and empowering children's picture book that celebrates the many beautiful ways Black boys can show up in the world. Through playful rhyme, vibrant illustrations, and affirming messages, young readers are reminded that they do not have to fit into one small idea of what a boy should be.
They can laugh loudly, cry real tears, dream big dreams, ask questions, make mistakes, try again, love their families, help others, explore their talents, and stand proudly in who they are.
Created as a heart-centered celebration of Black boyhood, this book encourages confidence, emotional expression, self-love, individuality, kindness, and pride. Each page invites children to look closely for a hidden crown - a reminder that every Black boy carries something royal, worthy, and powerful within him.
Perfect for families, classrooms, libraries, counselors, and anyone who wants to affirm the full humanity, joy, and brilliance of Black boys.
Inside this book, young readers will discover:
- Positive affirmations for Black boys
- Gentle encouragement around emotions and identity
- Diverse representations of Black boyhood
- A hidden crown activity on every page
- A powerful message of self-worth, confidence, and belonging
Black Boy, Big Heart! is more than a children's book. It is a reminder:
You are not too much. You are not not enough. You are worthy. You are powerful. You are you.
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