I received this book through NetGalley and the author. I thought this was a children’s book until I began to read it. I am normally not a big fan or follower of poetry but this flowed nicely and was easy to follow and understand. It is a touching story of an older sister being surprised by the birth of her little brother. Without giving spoilers, it touches on all aspects of both the older sister and little brother’s lives as she grows into an adult. It shows the struggles of the sister, touching on all of the real and difficult parts of her life and how she thinks her little brother sees her and how he himself sees her. This is a lovely little book.

Super adorable book!
I don't read poetry often, but I when I do I always seem to choose something I actually like. It was simple, had engaging illustrations, and is a lot deeper than it appears at first glance.
This tells the story of the love a big sister has for her little brother. I'm an only child so I couldn't personally relate to it. But I can relate in some ways, like when I visit my younger cousins (9 &12), I definitely see something similar to what was described.
I'm definitely looking forward to reading other works by this author.

Tiny Little Brother starts with a 16-year-old girl getting a baby brother. It tells her story in verse through her teen years, university, love, heartache, and depression all the while fiercely loving her baby brother. The main character shares what she has learned with her brother. The artwork is very simple, as are the verses, but they have an impact and definitely made me reflect on me growing up with a younger sibling.

This book is for teens, young adults, and adults and is both written and illustrated by Leva Khal. I was attracted to it because of the cover art but inside there is so much more. This is a nitty gritty little book, showing how a baby born into the family of a sixteen year old girl, changes her life for the better despite the heartaches of life. This book also touches on depression, separation, the harms of trying to overachieve, and leaving those you love to find what is best for you. But still, I like to think that "little brother" is always with his big sister, through their love for each other.

Thank you to Leva Khal and NetGalley for this ARC.