Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children
by Sandra Pinkney
1-time National Bestseller, Juvenile Nonfiction
List Price: $6.99Cartwheel Books (Jan 01, 2006)
Nonfiction, Board Book, 24 pages
Target Age Group: Board Book
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Description of Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children by Sandra Pinkney
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.
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.

Additional Book Information:
- ISBN: 9780439802512
- Imprint: Cartwheel Books
- Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
- Parent Company: Scholastic Inc.
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