In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (836 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1880000318 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez and Davida Adedjouma. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Contributors include Carole Boston Weatherford, Michael Burgess, E. In this collection of poetry by new and established African-American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor and grace. Full color.
/ Black Father Man, / the word-music messenger." Steptoe's accompanying artwork depicts men planting seeds and children growing, using actual dirt, leaves, seeds, paint, and cut paper to communicate the regenerative "we are his ripe black crop" spirit of the poem. Moore, begins, "Black Father Man, / the supreme earth dweller. A full-time artist and art teacher, Steptoe is the son of the late John Steptoe, also an acclaimed children's book artist. "When you follow in the path of your father, you learn to walk like him." This simple, yet potentially double-edged Ashanti proverb begins Javaka Steptoe's picture-book debut, a powerful collection of poems celebrating African American fathers, by new and established African American writers. In Folami Abiade's title poem, readers will soar high with the boy in his father's arms: "I am big and strong & proud like him / in daddy's arms
Four Stars Violette Cool book. Vivid art. Poetry ok.. A woderfully illustrated book I used this book for a vespers service at my church in which I combined the topics of Juneteenth and Fathers' Day. The illustrations are colorful and well-suited to the poetry. The poetry (all by African-American poets) itself ranges from excellent to somewhat ordinary. I think it would make a wonderful gift for a new dadof any race. Also good for kids in preparation for Father's Day.. "A great book for celebrating African-American fathers!" according to A Customer. I thought this book was very unique. It has poems about everything children notice in their fathers-from being a hard worker to a picky dresser. The illustrations are wonderful. I would recommend this book to anyone.