My Baby
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

My Baby

Written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter

A woman crafts a traditional cloth, weaving her heritage into her child's future.

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32 pages· 468 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~350L
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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of Mali, Nakunte learns the ancient art of bògòlan from her mother. As she prepares for her baby's arrival, she selects materials and draws inspiration from nature to create a meaningful cloth. Will her creation capture the essence of her heritage and the promise of new life? This journey of tradition and artistry unfolds with vibrant imagery and cultural depth.

From the publisher

Nakunte’s mother teaches her how to make bogolan, a cloth painted with mud using traditional techniques practiced for centuries by the women of Mali. After selecting her materials and looking to the natural world for her inspiration, Nakunte is ready to make an important bogolan for herself, and for her baby. Full-color illustrations.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
468
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~350L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
48649
Publication
Published
March 9, 2001
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374351038
LCCN
00027672
OCLC
43936689

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