Reviews for Little man, little man

The average rating for Little man, little man based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-03-10 00:00:00 Harley Crow James Baldwin's only story for children is a surprising look at being a child in a New York neighbourhood that is at once friendly and a little frightening. The main character, T.J. is named after his own nephew, and by all reports was an accurate portrayal of a helpful, happy little boy. His older friends look after him when the streets get tough, and have good times when they can. T.J. goes to the store for a woman who locks herself away in her home, but the other kids go along to protect him, although he is unaware that this is what they are doing. There is a clear difference between the adults and the children in the story - this being that the adults have lost their innocence, while for the children life is about being happy when they can, and trying not to worry too much. There are many illustrations by Yoran Cazac, adding a colourful and exuberant dimension to this unusual glimpse into childhood.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-09-20 00:00:00 Drake Blaze This is a little troublesome to catalog because it's long for a picture book and the protagonist is a 4 year old boy. The art work is quirky and wonderful - I really love the pictures of Blinky with her glasses. I enjoyed reading this book. I think Baldwin got into the mindset of a child really well. The writing is wonderful. I have to disagree with the reviewer that says the characters are underdeveloped. I think that the characters are quite developed, but seen through the eyes of a child that doesn't quite grasp the detail of what's happening with them, though the impression he has of each person and how they make him feel is quite vivid. It's important for kids to see themselves represented in books and though sometimes the subject matter may be a bit grim, for a lot of kids it's like that. I'm so glad this book is getting another release.