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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
In Your Hands
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
A mother's heartfelt hopes for her child's future unfold in tender moments.
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
A mother cherishes her newborn, cradling dreams and hopes for the future. As her child grows, she knows she won't always hold their hand, but her love remains steadfast. She prays for their safety and happiness, trusting that divine hands will guide them. This poignant journey captures the universal bond between parent and child, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring power of love and hope. What dreams will unfold as the child steps into the world?
From the publisher
A black mother expresses the many hopes and dreams she has for her child in this powerful picture book masterpiece that’s perfect for gift-giving.
When you are a newborn,
I hold your hand and study your face.
I cradle you as you drift to sleep.
But I know that I will not always
hold your hand;
not the older you get.
Then, I will hold you in my heart
And hope that God holds you in his hands.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD600L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
3.5
out of 7
3.0
“This book has a small niche market for those who are religious and those who wish for their children to raise sons.”
The Notorious RAD
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- September 12, 2017
- First published
- January 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781481462938
- LCCN
- 2016016135
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