Welcome, Precious
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (726 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 043955702X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to the warm circle of your daddy's arms, the slippery kisses of your giddy grandmother, and the cool tickle of Mommy's nose rubbing against your belly button."Lulling, poetic text and captivating illustrations welcome a new baby to the wonders of the world, from peanut butter to moonlight. Literary award winners Nikki Grimes and Bryan Collier celebrate life, love, and family with this gorgeous new picture book."Welcome, Precious. A perfect gift for expecting parents, big brothers- and sisters-to-be, or anyone who wishes to remember life's first magical moments.
"He loved it so much we decided to buy a copy" according to TRocka. Our son picked this book out at the public library. He loved it so much we decided to buy a copy.Really sweet story and excellent illustration.. T. J. said Beautiful marriage of words and images.. The comtemporary images of a loving African American family pair powerfully with lyrical language in this welcoming ode to a new baby.. a new baby A young couple welcomes their baby to their home and into their hearts. They share with him to world around him and challenge him to explore. They share with the baby how much they love him. The couple also teaches him the importance of family.My little girls love book with babies in them. This one was a hitYes. A great bedtime story, just the right length for short attention spans!
NIKKI GRIMES's acclaimed body of work for children includes Talkin' About Bessie, a 2003 Coretta Scott King Author Award honor book. Grimes lives in Corona, California. She is also the recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Ms.
From School Library Journal PreS–This picture book is a lyrical, exultant welcome for the newest member of an African-American family. The paintings portray scenes of cozy domestic life, each clearly capturing the couple's delight in their little one. Collier's watercolor-and-collage illustrations in vivid summery hues and enticing textures depict the happy parents as they introduce their baby to the sights and sounds of a world wrapped in rainbow. There's a stately joyfulness throughout, and, indeed, this work seems most geared to adults, particularly grandparents, who will relish the heartfelt sentiments and gorgeous illustrations.–Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills