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Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children
Average rating
4.2 out of 5
Based on 344 Ratings and 180 Reviews

Book Description
The bestselling picture book is now available as a board book! "The beauty of African-American children is celebrated in this joyous picture book. Wonderful, clear, full-color photographs of youngsters illustrate a poetic, vivid text that describes a range of skin and eye colors and hair textures.... An affirmative message for children of all races." - School Library Journal
Book Information
PublisherScholastic, Inc.
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelBaby to Pre-K
# of Pages40
ISBN-100439148928
ISBN-13978-0439148924
Publication Date11/01/2000
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About Sandra L. Pinkney (Author) : Sandra L. Pinkney is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Sandra L. Pinkney include I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me, Read And Rise, Shades Of Black, and A Rainbow All... more
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About Myles Pinkney (Illustrator) : Myles Pinkney is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Myles Pinkney include I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me, Read And Rise, Shades Of Black, and A ... more
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About Myles C. Pinkney (Photographer) : Myles C. Pinkney is a published author, illustrator, and a photographer of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Myles C. Pinkney include Music from Our Lord's Holy ... more
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