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Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2000
Shades of Black
Celebrate the beauty and diversity of African-American children through poetic text and vivid photographs.
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26 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Discover a vibrant celebration of African-American heritage through poetic language and stunning photographs. This book affirms the beauty and uniqueness of children, highlighting diverse skin tones, hair textures, and eye colors. Each page is a joyful tribute to individuality and cultural pride, inviting young readers to embrace their identity and heritage. How does this visual and lyrical journey inspire self-love and appreciation for diversity?
From the publisher
The best-selling picture book is now available as a board book.I am Black / I am Unique / I am the creamy white frost in vanilla ice cream / and the milky smooth brown in a chocolate bar…Using simple poetic language and stunning photographs, Sandra and Myles Pinkney have created a remarkable book of affirmation for African-American children. Photographic portraits and striking descriptions of varied skin tones, hair texture, and eye color convey a strong sense of pride in a unique heritage. A joyous celebration of the rich diversity among African-Americans.
At a glance
- Format
- Board Book
- Pages
- 26
- Reading age
- 0–5
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- NPL
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.2
- F&P level
- ~A
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 46100
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2006
- First published
- May 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439802512
- OCLC
- 62628094
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