Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Rating: Very Good
Rating: Very Good
Amistad, 2008, $16.99
ISBN: 978-0060253752
Age/Grade Level: 9-12
This is a beautiful book, both in words and illustrations. It is a collection of poems that uses a theme of different berry types to describe skin colors. It is a relatively fair representation of most skin colors, and celebrates all that are described. The illustractions appear to be actual paintings, each beautifully depicting the slight variations of skin tones to a "T." Will not work very well for storytime or public activity, but is great for an older child to enjoy at home or even for adults to appreciate.
Reviewer: Monica Barrette, Orange Public Library
