Wednesday, July 13, 2022

"Me and the Family Tree" - a bookwrap

 

Unwrapping





Me and the Family Tree

Authored by Carole Boston Weatherford

Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin


Specs


* Reading Age:  Baby - 3 years

* Grade Level:  PS-K

* Board Book - Length:  24 pages

* Publisher:  Jabberwocky Publication

* Pub. Date:  October 4, 2022

* ISBN-10:  1728242495

*ISBN-13:  978-1728242491

* Language:  English


"A celebration of family roots from award-winning children's author Carole Boston Weatherford!"



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The Book




This sweet book stars an adorable little girl who is a walking, talking, family tree!  How quaint!  Who knew? 


"I've got my brother's ears

And my sister's big bright eyes.

I've got my grandpa's hands

Though mine are a smaller size."


She discovers that she is an impressive mosaic composed of different  physical parts similar to other family members. These familial contributions verify her belonging in the family and make her very unique as well.  

"Me and the Family Tree" is a celebration of her family heritage which is wrapped up in the special love bestowed upon her from many of the members.  

The large vibrant illustrations, by award-winning children's book illustrator and graphic designer Ashleigh Corrin, are fantastic and very kid-friendly.  It is a perfect bedtime story... or anytime story.  I love the book and highly recommend it. 



Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS! 


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Meet the Author







Poet and author Carole Boston Weatherford earned a BA from American University, an MA from the University of Baltimore, and an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has written more than 40 books and has earned many awards including the NAACP Image Award, a Coretta Scott King Award, and a Caldecott. She often writes about African American history, families and traditions, and jazz. Weatherford is the winner of a Ragan-Rubin Award for Literary Achievement from the North Carolina English Teachers Association and the North Carolina Award for Literature. She lives in North Carolina and teaches at Fayetteville State University.



About the Illustrator







Ashleigh Corrin is an award-winning children's book illustrator and graphic designer. Her debut illustrated book, Layla's Happiness, written by Mariahdessa Ekere Tallie, received the 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Award, as well as the Writer Honor.



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