{"product_id":"little-helper-9780316531252","title":"Little Helper","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy comes a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003egorgeously illustrated original folktale about a little boy who must use his big imagination to help solve big problems.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the companion book \u003ci\u003eBig Enough!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Regina Linke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 11.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316531252\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegina Linke\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eLittle Helper \u003c\/i\u003efeatures the main character from her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eBig Enough, \u003c\/i\u003eand her well-loved, inspirational book for adults, \u003ci\u003eThe Oxherd Boy: Parables of Love, Compassion, and Community\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Regina Linke \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48229998624925,"sku":"9780316531252","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c65d17a4-d8ae-4ba9-b275-2196566549a1.jpg?v=1778576797","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/little-helper-9780316531252","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}