{"product_id":"9780439802512","title":"Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eShades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Sandra L. Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      The best-selling picture book is now available as a board book.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI 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.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      The beauty of African-American chidren is celebrated in this joyous picture book.  School Library JournalIndeed, there are many shades of black, and they are beautifuly exemplified in this photo album that depicts the varied palette that makes up black skin.BooklistThis bold, beautifully photographed book should be a first choice for most libraries and will be especially popular during Black History Month.Kirkus     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beauty of African-American chidren is celebrated in this joyous picture book.  School Library JournalIndeed, there are many shades of black, and they are beautifuly exemplified in this photo album that depicts the varied palette that makes up black skin.BooklistThis bold, beautifully photographed book should be a first choice for most libraries and will be especially popular during Black History Month.Kirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780439802512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Cartwheel Books","offers":[{"title":"Board book","offer_id":40769524629710,"sku":"9780439802512","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780439802512","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}