Laura Obuobi: Black Gold, Gebunden
Black Gold
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- Illustration:
- London Ladd
- Verlag:
- HarperCollins, 10/2022
- Einband:
- Gebunden
- Sprache:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9780063015760
- Artikelnummer:
- 10871496
- Umfang:
- 40 Seiten
- Altersempfehlung:
- 4 - 8 Jahre
- Gewicht:
- 646 g
- Maße:
- 329 x 267 mm
- Stärke:
- 15 mm
- Erscheinungstermin:
- 11.10.2022
- Hinweis
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Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
Klappentext
"Obuobi pens an origin story that's at once earthly and impressively cosmic, an ethereal children's debut that centers a Black child's beginnings." ---Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Lyrical, empowering, and inspiring. An affirmation of the miracle each individual is." ---Yamile Saied Méndez, author of Where Are You From? and What Will You Be?
This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe's unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage. Perfect for fans of Sulwe!
When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth---rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the Universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of Black Gold.
Laura Obuobi's empowering, whimsical text and London Ladd's lustrous, captivating illustrations will inspire children to love themselves exactly as they are.
A Bank Street College of Education's Children's Book Committee's Best Children's Books of the Year (2023)
A Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 5-9 in Family / School / Community Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)
What happens when the Universe makes a child from the richest parts of itself?
- Black Joy Book for Children: A joyful and affirming origin story that celebrates a Black child's beginnings as a cosmic miracle, drawn from the rich, dark earth.
- Confidence Building for Kids: An empowering message for kids ages 4-8, reminding them they were created with eyes like star sapphires and lips to speak their truth.
- A Lyrical Bedtime Story: With stunning verse and gentle rhythm, this read-aloud is perfect for lulling a child to sleep feeling kissed by the Sun and cradled by the Moon.
- Celebrating Individuality: A beautiful reminder that every child is a unique and beloved child of the Universe, powerful and boundless.
