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Spin a Soft Black Song: Poems for Children
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Product Description
A favorite collection of thirty-five poems for and about black children celebrates the energy and joy of life.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #137384 in Books
- Published on: 1987-04-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 64 pages
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"Martins' black-and-white drawings exude action and feeling, and the elements he chose to illustrate are perceptive and sensitive...A fine addition to the poetry shelves." --Booklist
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Classic!!!
I LOVED this book when I was a little girl. I can still hear my mother reading it to me. I bought one to read to my own children someday.
Sing a song...
This book is a beautiful introduction to Nikki Giovanni's childrens' poetry. Each piece, written from the viewpoint of a black child, graces us with the experiences common in the life of a kid. Ranging from the childs eye view of 'Mommies' and 'Daddies' to the monsters in our dreams to the invincibility of youth, and the realities of being black, the poetry lyrically gives a peek at the soft sides of everyday life. I've loved this book since my mother first read it to me, and recommend it to ALL parents, but especially to Black parents and their children.
