Bright Brown Baby
Bright Brown Baby
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Bright Brown Baby

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Part of the Bright Brown Baby Book Series
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
0 - 3
Reading age
64
Page count
691
Word count
~348L
Lexile measure
Jan 4, 2022
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A rhythmic, whimsically illustrated celebration of Black and brown babies and the joy, tender moments, and boundless love shared between children and their caregivers, from New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney. Brown baby, born bright.Greet the world. Spread your light.Sparkling eyes blink hello.Bright brown baby, you will GO!Cuddle up with your little one, read aloud, and REPEAT: This gorgeous picture book treasury is sure to become your favorite storytime anthem. Dive into these five beautiful poems that celebrate the tender, cozy, early days between parent and child, and the exuberant joy of watching a brand-new life take shape. Warm, winsome, and welcoming illustrations from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney exude joy and love on every page. Bouncing, rhythmic text from New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney rolls off the tongue and begs to be read aloud, in these poems that include “Count to Love,” “Hey, Baby Girl!,” and “Baby Boy, You are a Star.”A celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families, this beautiful picture book treasury is the perfect gift item, bookshelf staple, and long-lasting classic in the making. Just right for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and more, this book is sure to be treasured for years to come.And if you’re looking for a board book edition for baby? Each poem will also be released as a separate board book edition, with Count to Love out now!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780545872294
    Publication Date
    January 4, 2022
    Publisher
    Orchard Books
    Original Publication Date
    January 4, 2022
    Page Count
    64
    Word Count
    691
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    0 - 3 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~348L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~K
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    515630
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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