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Sebastian Ritscher
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THE BIGGEST LITTLE BOY

Poppy Harlow Ramona Kaulitzki

A Christmas Story

Luca loves BIG things. BIG trucks. BIG buildings. BIG bowls of pasta. But what he wants most is the biggest Christmas tree of all. With Christmas approaching, Luca goes in search of a special tree. But he soon finds out that what matters most is having a BIG heart.
CNN news anchor Poppy Harlow has crafted a timeless Christmas story brimming with good cheer and Ramona Kaulitzki brings the festive holiday season to life. The Biggest Little Boy reassures all young readers that they are special, just the way they are.

Key selling points
EMMY-NOMINATED NEWS ANCHOR: Poppy Harlow is a twice-Emmy nominated journalist who currently anchors the weekday 9-11 a.m. edition of CNN Newsroom alongside Jim Sciutto. She also hosts the successful CNN podcast Boss Files with Poppy Harlow.
NEWS ANCHORS SELL: From Savannah Guthrie to Ainsley Earhardt, Jenna Bush Hager to Linsey Davis, morning show anchors have published many bestselling picture books.
EAGER TO PROMOTE: Poppy will use her platform and stellar contacts to promote the book.
PERSONAL INSPIRATION: Originally from Minneapolis, Poppy now lives in Brooklyn. This story is based both on her own Brooklyn neighborhood and her son, Luca.
CHRISTMAS JOY: This title is perfect for Christmas promotions with its focus on Christmas trees and message of having a big heart.
PERENNIAL THEMES: In additional to holiday decorating, another classic theme of a child wanting to be "big" is featured prominently, as well as finding your perfect match.
SWEET ILLUSTRATIONS: Ramona Kaulitzki's artwork is both sweet and vibrant, perfectly bringing little Luca and his family to life with lots of festive seasonal details.


Poppy Harlow is a twice-Emmy-nominated journalist who co-anchors the morning edition of CNN Newsroom and hosts the successful podcast Bossfiles with Poppy Harlow. Originally from Minnesota, she now lives in Brookyln, NY, with her husband Sinisa and their children Sienna and Luca. Please visit her online @poppyharlow.cnn.

Ramona Kaulitzki's biggest passions have always been drawing and storytelling. She lives outside of Berlin where she works as a freelance illustrator. Please visit her online @ramonakaulitzki.
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Published 2021-11-23 by Viking Books for Young Readers

Comments

At NBC's "Today" Poppy spoke with Savannah Guthrie about the personal inspiration behind the book and the message she's hoping to share with young readers this holiday season as the set was transformed into a festive scene with Ramona Kaulitzki's art. Read more...

Poppy Harlow started the day on CNN's "New Day" to talk about THE BIGGEST LITTLE BOY: A Christmas Story Read more...

Along with Harlow's timeless Christmas story, The Biggest Little Boy features stunning illustrations by Ramona Kaulitzki that truly bring this special time of year to life.

A little boy who loves big things discovers that appreciating the small is the key to holiday joy in this simple yet comforting picture book debut... As Luca finally discovers the unexpectedly perfect pine just days before the holiday, small readers will find reassurance in the adage that size doesn't matter.

[T]he pacing and the character's yearning are just right, delivering an engaging story that small children will relate to... Sweet, pleasantly varied illustrations... Delightful and resonant.