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My child. I am not always with you as much as I’d like. But you
are always in my mind and my heart. Some families look different
than others. A father who doesn’t live full-time with his son
tells him all the ways he misses and loves him. Perfect for
families who are separated, whatever the circumstances, this
message of love underscores the bond between parent and child in
ways that little ones will understand.
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Chocolate Me! (Board book)
Taye Diggs; Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
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R248
R215
Discovery Miles 2 150
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The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His
skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he
could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how
beautiful he really, truly is. For years before they both achieved
acclaim in their respective professions, good friends Taye Diggs
and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book
based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as
kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for
a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love
themselves.
A beautiful journey into African American history: Discover the
true meaning of being brave in this tender and whimsical picture
book from Daniel Bernstrom (One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus
Tree; Gator, Gator, Gator) and Shane Evans (Chocolate Me!) that
follows a grandfather and grandson traveling through time and
discovering their own African American history. When a little boy
is feeling afraid to go to school one day, his grandfather, Big
Papa, takes him away in his time machine--a 1952 Ford--back to all
of the times when he was scared of something life was handing him.
That's called being brave, Big Papa says over and over. Full of
heartfelt moments and thrilling magical realism, Big Papa and the
Time Machine speaks to the African American experience in a
touching dialogue between two family members from different
generations and emerges as a voice that shares history and asks
questions about one family's experience in 20th-century black
America. "Wasn't you scared?" "Oh, I was scared," Big Papa said.
"Sometimes you gotta walk with giants if you ever gonna know what
you made of. That's called being brave."
I Love You More Than... by Taye Diggs, illustrated by Shane W.
Evans, and now available as a board book, is perfect for families
who are separated, whatever the circumstances. My child. I am not
always with you as much as I'd like. But you are always in my mind
and my heart. Some families look different than others. A father
who doesn't live full-time with his son tells him all the ways he
misses and loves him. I Love You More Than's message of love
underscores the bond between parent and child in ways that little
ones will understand.
Li'l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is
sick, and so his family won't celebrate his favorite part of
Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu.
Li'l Rabbit knows what to do He'll find Granna Rabbit a special
treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway.
He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and
along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and the
frogs--but he doesn't find anything for Granna Rabbit.
Maybe I'm just too little to help Granna Rabbit celebrate
Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit thinks. Or maybe he just needs a little help
from his family and friends.
Inspired by Brer Rabbit, a trickster character from the
African-American folklore tradition, the story of Li'l Rabbit
captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa--coming together to help
others.
Born as Arthur John Johnson in the southern state of Texas, Jack
Johnson was one of the most renowned boxers of the twentieth
century. Through hard work and persistence, he climbed the ranks,
taking a swing and a jab and eventually busting the colour barrier.
As the first Black man to win the Heavyweight Championship, there
was more than a title on the line. Published to commemorate the
100th anniversary of this history making bout (July 4, 1910). This
is an extraordinary marriage of poetry, fabulous collage artwork,
and a splendid achievement in its own right.
"An excellent account of the many ways in which slaves participated
in bringing down the greatest evil in our nation's history." -
KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)
A man who cannot swim leaps off a slave ship into the dark water. A
girl defies the law by secretly learning to read and write. A
future abolitionist regains his will to live by fighting off his
captor with his bare hands: "I will not let you use me like a brute
any longer," Frederick Douglass vows. Drawing from authentic
accounts, here is a chronology of resistance in all its forms:
comical trickster tales about outwitting "Old Marsa"; secret "hush
harbors" where Africans instill Christian worship with their own
rituals; and spirituals such as "Go Down Moses," whose coded lyrics
signal not just hope for deliverance, but an active call to escape.
Boldly illustrated with extraordinary oil paintings by
award-winning artist Shane W. Evans, and meticulously researched by
Doreen Rappaport, this stunning collection - spanning the period
from the early days of slavery to the Emancipation Proclamation -
is an invaluable resource for teachers, parents, libraries,
students, and people everywhere who care about what it means to be
free, what it is to be human.
One of "School Library Journal"'s Best Nonfiction Books of 2011A
family silently crawls along the ground. They run barefoot through
unlit woods, sleep beneath bushes, take shelter in a kind
stranger's home. Where are they heading? They are heading for
freedom by way of the Underground Railroad.
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Hands Up! (Hardcover)
Breanna J McDaniel; Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
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R535
R450
Discovery Miles 4 500
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A young black girl lifts her baby hands up to greet the sun,
reaches her hands up for a book on a high shelf, and raises her
hands up in praise at a church service. She stretches her hands up
high like a plane's wings and whizzes down a hill so fast on her
bike with her hands way up. As she grows, she lives through
everyday moments of joy, love, and sadness. And when she gets a
little older, she joins together with her family and her community
in a protest march, where they lift their hands up together in
resistance and strength.
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We March (Paperback)
Shane W. Evans; Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
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R207
R158
Discovery Miles 1 580
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The life stories of two pivotal figures in American history-Harriet
Tubman and Sojourner Truth-are explored in this powerful text
paired with spectacular artwork. "A beautiful, uplifting book that
is sure to inspire interest in these strong, amazing women."
(School Library Journal) This powerful picture book relates the
lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth on alternating pages,
leading up to the day they likely met in Boston in 1864. Share this
book in the classroom or at home as an introduction to these two
American heroes. A strong companion to such books as Moses: When
Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom and Henry's Freedom Box: A
True Story from the Underground Railroad. "Compellingly told with a
sure storyteller's cadence. Both women renamed themselves, taking
ownership of their lives and leading and inspiring others on the
road to freedom." (School Library Journal) Shane W. Evans's art in
When Harriet Met Sojourner was praised as having a "strength of
line and eloquence of expression that would suit a mural and that
will carry well in a group showing." (Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books) His books include We March and 28 Days: Moments
in Black History that Changed the World.
A father can't always be in the same place as his son, but their
love is always present in this new upbeat picture book from the
team that brought us Chocolate Me! and Mixed Me!
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Charlie Makes a Splash! (Hardcover)
Holly Robinson Peete, Shane W. Evans; Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
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R589
R533
Discovery Miles 5 330
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On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than
250,000 people gathered in our nation's capital to participate in
the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at
the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln
Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I
Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony. Many words have
been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as
those presented here by award-winning author and illustrator Shane
W. Evans. When combined with his simple yet compelling
illustrations, the thrill of the day is brought to life for even
the youngest reader to experience. "We March "is one of "Kirkus
Reviews' "Best Children's Books of 2012
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Hands Up! (Paperback)
Breanna J McDaniel; Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
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R165
R130
Discovery Miles 1 300
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A picture book biography of the remarkable folk artist Clementine
Hunter. Can you imagine being an artist who isn't allowed into your
own show? That's what happened to folk artist Clementine Hunter.
Her paintings went from hanging on her clothesline to hanging in
museums, yet because of the color of her skin, a friend had to
sneak her in when the gallery was closed. With lyrical writing and
striking illustrations, this picture book biography introduces kids
to a self-taught artist whose paintings captured scenes of
backbreaking work and joyous celebrations of southern farm life.
They preserve a part of American history we rarely see and prove
that art can help keep the spirit alive.
A powerful telling of the first African-American heavyweight
champion, this story portrays how a shy, fearful young man learned
to fight back and become one of history's more compelling
personalities. Children will be awed and inspired by the boxer's
energy and drive which is duly reflected through the combination of
rhythmic text and bold artwork.
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