Stevie

A landmark book in African American children's literature, Steptoe's _Stevie_ both takes on a child's perspective with wit and grace and includes beautiful illustrations that evoke so much emotion in a few bold brushstrokes. Robert is forced to take Stevie under his wing, even though this little boy......more

This book left a lasting impression on me as a child, and still moves me today. Steptoe does an incredible job of telling a story about making a connection, one child to another, through a reluctant narrator too proud to admit he has been touched. PLEASE find this book, read it, and share it with so......more

This is a great book about friendship. At the beginning of the story, Robert finds out that Stevie is going to be staying with his family for a while. He's a little kid and his mother has to work during the week, so Robert's parents are watching him. Robert is very annoyed with Stevie all the time.......more

This was featured on Sesame Street (season 1, episode 4) because it was so good. Ages: preschool and up......more

Bobby is an only child but one day his mom has a friend come stay with them for a week named Stevie. Stevie breaks his toys, gets his bed dirty, and doesn't even go to school yet. Bobby feels like he always gets yelled at for things that Stevie gets away with and things that Bobby didn't even do. Bu......more