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Little Helper

Brief Description
From the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy comes a gorgeously illustrated original folktale about a little boy who must use his big imagination to help solve big problems. It's a beautiful day in Ah-Fu's village, and all he wants to do is fly... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A gorgeously illustrated original folktale about a little boy who must use his big imagination to help solve big problems, inspired by classical Chinese philosophy and the author's popular webcomic, The Oxherd Boy.

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From the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy comes a gorgeously illustrated original folktale about a little boy who must use his big imagination to help solve big problems.

It's a beautiful day in Ah-Fu's village, and all he wants to do is fly his kite, ride in his grandfather's oxcart, and have a picnic. But a tangled string, a busy aunt, a fallen tree, and more threaten to ruin Ah-Fu's chances of enjoying this perfect day with the people he loves.

Can little Ah-Fu come up with creative ways to help his friends and family, or will his plans for a nice day be ruined?

Inspired by traditional Chinese philosophy and told alongside gorgeous illustrations, this modern fable encourages readers of all ages to use inventive problem-solving strategies and lend a helping hand wherever they can.

Don't miss the companion book Big Enough!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316531252

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 282.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Regina Linke is a Taiwanese American artist specializing in contemporary Chinese gongbi painting, using both traditional ink and wash techniques and digital painting to create truly enchanting illustrations. Little Helper features the main character from her debut picture book, Big Enough, and her well-loved, inspirational book for adults, The Oxherd Boy: Parables of Love, Compassion, and Community. After living in Taipei, Taiwan, Regina moved to Rhode Island with her husband and young son, who inspires her every day as a real-life oxherd boy.

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