Little Big Sister - Hardcover

by Eoin Colfer (Author), Celia Ivey (Illustrator)

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.

Author Biography

Eoin Colfer is the author of the internationally bestselling Artemis Fowl series, which has sold over 25 million copies and was named the public's favourite Puffin Modern Classic of all time. Eoin's work for younger readers includes the award-winning picturebook Imaginary Fred, a collaboration with artist Oliver Jeffers. Eoin served as Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) 2014-2016.