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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
My Baby
Written & illustrated by Jeanette Winter
A woman crafts a traditional cloth, weaving her heritage into her child's future.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 47 ratings
32 pages· 468 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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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
- ~348L
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The fine print
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
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