The co-op bookstore for avid readers
Book Cover for: Little Big Sister, Eoin Colfer

Little Big Sister

Eoin Colfer

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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Little Island Books
  • Publish Date: Jun 17th, 2025
  • Pages: 64
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.40in - 5.90in - 0.30in - 0.55lb
  • EAN: 9781915071781
  • Recommended age: 04-07
  • Categories: School & EducationFamily - SiblingsSocial Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

About the Author

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.

Praise for this book

"Takes quite a mature approach to how it feels to be different and how saying difference doesn't matter is sometimes more of a hindrance than a help. It's also about the big love that can come with facing that difference as a team, and the joy of having a sister, big or small, or both at once." -- Irish Independent

"Full of warmth and wisdom." -- Meath Chronicle

"Both fun and gentle." -- Armadillo Magazine