Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children

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.Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780439802512 Media Type: Board Book Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Publication Date: 01-01-2006 Pages: 26 Product Dimensions: 5.10h x 6.22w x 0.69d Age Range: 0 - 3 YearsAbout the Author Sandra Pinkney, along with her husband Myles, is the creator of the NAACP Image Award winning Shades of Black, along with A Rainbow All Around Me, and Read and Rise, a collaboration with the National Urban League. Each title wa