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Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children by Pinkney, Sandra L.

by Pinkney, Sandra L. | VeryGood
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Item specifics

Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Board book
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780439802512
Book Title
Shades of Black: a Celebration of Our Children
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
Item Length
5.8 in
Publication Year
2006
Format
Children's Board Books
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Sandra L. Pinkney
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Topic
People & Places / United States / African American, General, Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Item Weight
7.2 Oz
Item Width
5 in
Number of Pages
26 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0439802512
ISBN-13
9780439802512
eBay Product ID (ePID)
47970274

Product Key Features

Book Title
Shades of Black: a Celebration of Our Children
Number of Pages
26 Pages
Language
English
Topic
People & Places / United States / African American, General, Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Sandra L. Pinkney
Format
Children's Board Books

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
7.2 Oz
Item Length
5.8 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
"The beauty of African-American children is celebrated in this joyous picture book. Wonderful, clear, full-color photographs of youngsters illustrate a poetic, vivid text that describes a range of skin and eye colors and hair textures.... An affirmative message for children of all races." -- School Library Journal, The beauty of African-American chidren is celebrated in this joyous picture book. School Library Journal Indeed, there are many shades of black, and they are beautifuly exemplified in this photo album that depicts the varied palette that makes up black skin. Booklist This bold, beautifully photographed book should be a first choice for most libraries and will be especially popular during Black History Month. Kirkus, The beauty of African-American chidren is celebrated in this joyous picture book. School Library JournalIndeed, there are many shades of black, and they are beautifuly exemplified in this photo album that depicts the varied palette that makes up black skin.BooklistThis bold, beautifully photographed book should be a first choice for most libraries and will be especially popular during Black History Month.Kirkus, "The beauty of African-American children is celebrated in this joyous picture book. Wonderful, clear, full-color photographs of youngsters illustrate a poetic, vivid text that describes a range of skin and eye colors and hair textures.... An affirmative message for children of all races." - School Library Journal
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Preschool
Photographed by
Pinkney, Myles C.
Grade To
Preschool
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Synopsis
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., Vibrant photographs by Myles Pinkney perfectly illustrate the extraordinary beauty of African-American boys and girls, while Sandra Pinkney's poetic text evokes a strong sense of pride. Together, this husband-and-wife team create a wonderful platform to explore and embrace the variety among African-Americans., 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., 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., 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.

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