Little Boy Brown
André François
(Illustrated by)
Description
Illustrated by the famous graphic artist André François, Little Boy Brown is the greatest book about childhood loneliness of all time. It is also a classic that is ripe for rediscovery because of the lost New York City that it invokes and its contemporary feel. Little boy Brown loves elevators, tunnels, and subways. His friends are doormen and waiters. This is his own account of the wonderful day that he spends with Hilda, his family's maid, and her family in the country. The character of little boy Brown is completely real and moving, and his story lingers long after the last word has been read.
Product Details
| Publisher | Enchanted Lion |
| Publish Date | November 05, 2013 |
| Pages | 48 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781592701353 |
| Dimensions | 9.7 X 6.5 X 0.6 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
André François was a French graphic designer and illustrator, who lived in New York for a while and did
many covers for The New Yorker. He also studied with Picasso and created many
cartoons and picture books for adults and children. Little Boy Brown was his
first picture book to be published in the United States.
Reviews
"Underpinning the charming tale of innocence and children's inborn benevolence is a heartwarming message about connection across the lines of social class and bridging the gaps of privilege with simple human kindness." - Brain Pickings
"... lovers of classic New York tales like Eloise and The Little Red Lighthouse will cheer this reissue." - Publishers Weekly
"It is a children's book and yet says so much about the way we live our lives or that is what I took away from it. The book is actually about stepping out a lot more and seeing the world and living instead of being cooped at home . . . The book is about childhood and its memories and what will stay and what will be forgotten." - The Hungry Reader
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