| Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children Contributor(s): Pinkney, Sandra L. (Author), Pinkney, Myles C. (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0439802512 ISBN-13: 9780439802512 Publisher: Scholastic Inc. OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Board Books - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: Using poetic language and stunning photographs, the Pinkneys create a remarkable affirmation of the beauty and diversity of African-American children in this board book edition of their bestselling picture book. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: E |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.22" W x 5.1" (0.44 lbs) 26 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 46100 Reading Level: 2.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The best-selling picture book is now available as a board book.I am Black / I am Unique / I am the creamy white frost in vanilla ice cream / and the milky smooth brown in a chocolate bar...Using simple poetic language and stunning photographs, Sandra and Myles Pinkney have created a remarkable book of affirmation for African-American children. Photographic portraits and striking descriptions of varied skin tones, hair texture, and eye color convey a strong sense of pride in a unique heritage. A joyous celebration of the rich diversity among African-Americans. |