In Your Hands
In Your Hands
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In Your Hands

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford & illustrated by Brian Pinkney
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$17.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
AD600L
Lexile measure
Sep 12, 2017
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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.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781481462938
Publication Date
September 12, 2017
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Page Count
32
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2016016135
Lexile® Level
AD600L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~O
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~3.9

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