Bright Eyes, Brown Skin
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Written by Cheryl Willis Hudson & Bernette Ford & Illustrated by George Ford

Reading level: Baby-Preschool
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Just Us Books (November 1, 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0940975238
ISBN-13: 978-0940975231
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches

Read more about the motivation behind Bright Eyes, Brown Skin

This classic title is a staple in preschool and early childhood programs.

"...strong, color paintings perfectly paced, rhyming phrases...brilliantly combines understatement and directness, giving a celebratory tone...and child-centered focus."
--Booklist

Cheryl Willis Hudson is the author of many books for children. She is also a co-founder of Just Us Books, Inc., a premiere publisher of Black interest books for children and young adults.

George Ford is the illustrator of over thirty books for children including Jamal's Busy Day, Bright Eyes, Brown Skin; Afro-Bets First Book About Africa and Baby Jesus, Like My Brother. The first winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration, for the book, Ray Charles, George Ford also illustrated The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles. Mr. Ford is married to Bernette Ford and lives in Brooklyn, New York.

 

 

 

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