Brown

By Nancy Johnson James, Constance Moore (Illustrator)

Part of the The Colors of My Life series

Celebrate the diverse shades of brown in a child's family.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 215 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy explores the rich tapestry of browns in his family, from Mama's chocolate to Papa's caramel. Each hue tells a story, challenging stereotypes and celebrating diversity. Discover how love and identity shine through the many shades of brown, inviting readers to see beauty in every color. What stories do these colors tell, and how do they unite a family?

From the publisher

From author Nancy Johnson James and illustrator Constance Moore, Brown: The Many Shades of Love is a picture book celebrating all the beautiful browns in one child’s colorful family. Mama’s brown is chocolate, clear, dark, and sweet. Daddy’s brown is autumn leaf, or like a field of wheat. Granny’s brown is like honey, and Papa’s like caramel. In this loving and lovely ode to the color brown, a boy describes the many beautiful hues of his family, including his own–gingerbread. “A timely book to combat stereotypes and encourage the celebration of skin colors of Black and brown people.” –Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) “This book provides a view of skin tone that celebrates a multitude of hues while serving as a subtle, effective refutation of the idea that being family means looking the same.” –Publishers Weekly

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