Sunday, February 5, 2012

Picture Book #2 In Daddy's Arms I AM TALL


Picture book of Poetry
Written by various African American Authors like Dakari Hru, Dinah Johnson and including Illustrator Javaka Steptoe.
Published and Edited by Lee and Low books in 1997.
Awards: Corretta Scott King Illustrator 1998
             1997 Reading Magic award

Theme: Dedication of poems to positive fathers and those who are willing to assume the role in children's lives.

Summary: A wonderful assortment of poems written in a variety of styles. The illustrations are amazing in form and context. They make the book worthwhile all by themselves :o). While several of the poems are geared towards African American fathers they really are an appreciation of strong father figures everywhere.

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