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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · October 25, 2016
Radiant Child
Discover the untamed beauty of art through a boy's eyes in bustling New York City.
40 pages· 832 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Javaka Steptoe
Biography
Javaka Steptoe is a Caldecott Medalist, Coretta Scott King Award winner, and New York Times best-selling picture book creator. He has illustrated several books for children, including Jimi: Sounds Like a Rainbow, A Story of the Young Jimi Hendrix by Gary Golio, A Pocketful of Poems by Nikki Grimes, and Radiant Child, which he also wrote. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit him online at javaka.com and on Twitter @javaka_steptoe.
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4
Illustrated
2
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Picture books
4
Board books
1
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Publication timeline from 2003 to 2016.
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Book type breakdown: 4 picture books, 1 board books.
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$1797
Radiant Child
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
Discover the untamed beauty of art through a boy's eyes in bustling New York City.
Sale price
$1697
Jimi: Sounds Like a Rainbow
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
A boy dreams of painting with sound, transforming into a rock legend.
Sale price
$759
Sweet, Sweet Baby!
Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2005
Celebrate the joy and hope a new baby brings.
Sale price
$759
Hot Day on Abbott Avenue
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2004
Two friends face a summer breakup, but can a game bring them back together?
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$1135
The Jones Family Express
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003
Steven seeks the perfect gift for Aunt Carolyn, discovering true treasures come from the heart.
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