I am loved /
Giovanni, Nikki,
I am loved / poems by Nikki Giovanni ; illustrations by Ashley Bryan. - First Edition - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book".
Because -- Leaves -- Wild flowers -- Quilts (for Sally Sellers) -- A song of a blackbird (for Carolyn Rodgers, October 4, 2010) -- Three/quarters time -- Kidnap poem -- Paula the cat -- No heaven -- I am a mirror -- Do the Rosa Parks (a song in rhythm).
Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most important message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved--themselves! Giovanni's poems are given a visual layering by Bryan's illustrations, which drums an important message to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved.
Ages 4-8.
9781534404922 1534404929
African Americans--Juvenile poetry.
Love, Maternal--Juvenile poetry.
Love, Paternal--Juvenile poetry.
Love poetry.
Poetry.
Illustrated works.
I am loved / poems by Nikki Giovanni ; illustrations by Ashley Bryan. - First Edition - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book".
Because -- Leaves -- Wild flowers -- Quilts (for Sally Sellers) -- A song of a blackbird (for Carolyn Rodgers, October 4, 2010) -- Three/quarters time -- Kidnap poem -- Paula the cat -- No heaven -- I am a mirror -- Do the Rosa Parks (a song in rhythm).
Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most important message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved--themselves! Giovanni's poems are given a visual layering by Bryan's illustrations, which drums an important message to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved.
Ages 4-8.
9781534404922 1534404929
African Americans--Juvenile poetry.
Love, Maternal--Juvenile poetry.
Love, Paternal--Juvenile poetry.
Love poetry.
Poetry.
Illustrated works.