Big Boys Dont Cry May 2026

Written and illustrated by Jonty Howley, this picture book subverts the "tough guy" stereotype for a younger audience.

Levi is nervous about his first day of school. When his father says "Big boys don't cry," Levi notices men from all walks of life—bikers, grandfathers, and musicians—shedding tears for many reasons. big boys dont cry

Reviewers from School Library Journal highly recommend it for its "vibrant, detailed" illustrations and its "much needed message" that emotions are healthy and natural. 3. Sky Sports Documentary (2021) Written and illustrated by Jonty Howley, this picture

Some audience members on Letterboxd felt the execution was "rushed" or repetitive, noting that the same few clips were used multiple times to depict Paul's fragile mental state. Reviewers from School Library Journal highly recommend it

Critics and viewers from The Guardian and Amazon praise the "superb" and "powerful" performance of Michael Socha. The film is noted for its "brilliant" yet "traumatic" atmosphere that captures the invisible scars of childhood brutality.