Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children

About this book

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.

Details

Format

Board Book

ISBN-13

9780439802512

Publisher

Scholastic Inc.

Published

January 1, 2006

Pages

26

Weight

7 oz

Subject

Juvenile Nonfiction