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February 12, 2018 leynes rated it really liked it

I recently purchased this book because it was i of three titles in my "Black Writers Matter" drove that I didn't own. I had read it in a bookshop (it literally took v minutes considering it only contains 11 poems past Nikki Giovanni, then I don't feel too bad about that lmao) – which is why I didn't own it.

Since I institute a used copy for only 9€ (shipping included, yay) and remembered the vibrant watercolor illustrations of Ashley Bryan – which I cannot wait to evidence to my nephew when he's a picayune

I recently purchased this book because information technology was 1 of three titles in my "Blackness Writers Affair" collection that I didn't own. I had read it in a bookshop (it literally took 5 minutes considering information technology only contains 11 poems past Nikki Giovanni, so I don't feel too bad about that lmao) – which is why I didn't own it.

Since I found a used re-create for only 9€ (shipping included, yay) and remembered the vibrant watercolor illustrations of Ashley Bryan – which I cannot wait to show to my nephew when he'south a piffling older – I thought information technology was "worth it" to invest in this book.

This is a poetry book aimed at kids, hence why Giovanni'southward language is adequately simple (with a few notable exceptions, eastward.g. "When I am frayed and stained and drizzled at the end / Please someone cut a square and put me in a quilt") and her message quite straight forward (= you are loved). This volume contains 11 poems, some of which could be classified as songs or nursery rhymes, as well as xi gorgeous illustration by Ashley Bryan.

As an adult, Giovanni'south poems don't have that much to offer. They're non particularly clever nor beautifully written, but they're suitable for sitting down with a child and reading it to them. I cannot wait to do that myself in a couple of years (give thanks God my nephew is being raised bilingually!), and get to experience these poems and illustrations through a child's eye.

I am very passionate almost representation and it brings tears to my eyes to know that present and then in that location are many children'southward books published who represent different marginalised communities. Equally a child, I didn't own any books that depicted Black people. And so to come across Bryan's illustrations of Black children existence joyful and full of love makes me incredibly happy. But as reading Giovanni's poems that speak to the very specific experience of beingness Black – admitting mostly in a United states context (like in her wonderful poem "I Am a Mirro" – which is my favorite of the drove btw), I still think that they are empowering and powerful to Black kids everywhere:

I am a mirror

I reflect the grace
Of my mother
The tenacity
Of my grandmother
The patience
Of my grandfather
The sweat
Of my great-grandmother
The hope
Of my keen-grandfather
The songs
Of my ancestors
The prayers
Of those on the auction block
The bravery
Of those in the heart passage

I reverberate the strengths
Of my people
And for that alone
I am loved

The fun thing about that particular poem is that information technology is not only accompanied by some other of Bryan's gorgeous watercolor illustrations, it too includes a petty mirror that is put on top of his illustrations. And, I know I'g an adult an all merely if even I am having way also much fun playing with that mirror – looking at myself, peeking around corners with it – I cannot wait to see my nephew'due south reaction to this folio. I can already tell it's going to be a favorite.

So, even though I usually don't read children's literature, let lone children's picture books, I actually cannot wait to explore more than of that genre as I am at present the cool "book aunt" who volition get her nephew the latest craze when it comes to picture books written and illustrated past Black artist. Yup, I will be that bitch.

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Feb x, 2019 Melki rated it really liked it

Lovely, only not overly sweet poems aimed at the younger fix. Ashley Bryan's vibrant artwork is a perfect compliment.

I'grand posting my favorite verse form here so I can remember it:

Quilts
(for Sally Sellers)

Like a fading piece of cloth
I am a failure

No longer do I cover tables filled with food and laughter
My seams are frayed my hems falling
My strength no longer able
To hold the hot and cold

I wish for those first days
When merely woven I could go along water
From seeping through
Repel stains with the tightness of grand

Lovely, but not overly sugariness poems aimed at the younger set. Ashley Bryan's vibrant artwork is a perfect compliment.

I'm posting my favorite verse form here and then I can remember it:

Quilts
(for Sally Sellers)

Similar a fading slice of cloth
I am a failure

No longer do I comprehend tables filled with food and laughter
My seams are frayed my hems falling
My strength no longer able
To concord the hot and cold

I wish for those first days
When just woven I could keep water
From seeping through
Repel stains with the tightness of my weave
Dazzle the sunlight with my
Reflection

I grow onetime though pleased with my memories
The tasks I can no longer complete
Are counterbalanced by the love of the tasks gone past

I offer no apology only
This plea:

When I am frayed and stained and drizzled at the end
Please someone cut a foursquare and put me in a quilt
That I might keep some child warm

And some former person with no one else to talk to
Volition hear my whispers

And cuddle
Near

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In that location is nothing not to love nearly this joyous collection of poems luminously illustrated by Ashely Bryant.

May fourteen, 2018 Becky rated it it was ok

Start judgement:

Because
I wrote a poem
for y'all because
yous are
my trivial boy
I wrote a poem
for you because
yous are
my darling daughter
and in this poem
I sang a song
that says
as fourth dimension goes on
I am y'all
and you are me
and that's how life
goes on

Premise/plot: I Am Loved is a collection of poems by Nikki Giovanni newly illustrated by Ashley Bryan.

My thoughts: I desire to similar poetry more than than I actually like poetry. I wanted to enjoy this collection. I did. Merely with the exception of one or two poems, I didn't. The po

Offset sentence:

Because
I wrote a poem
for you because
you are
my little boy
I wrote a poem
for you lot because
you lot are
my darling daughter
and in this poem
I sang a song
that says
as fourth dimension goes on
I am you
and you are me
and that's how life
goes on

Premise/plot: I Am Loved is a collection of poems by Nikki Giovanni newly illustrated by Ashley Bryan.

My thoughts: I desire to like poetry more than I actually like poetry. I wanted to enjoy this drove. I did. Only with the exception of 1 or two poems, I didn't. The poems I did like were "Quilts" and "Iii/Quarters Fourth dimension."

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. All books are subjective; perchance poesy is even more so. Yous may enjoy this drove more than I did. (I promise you exercise!)

Personally, the lack of punctuation--and the lack of proper capitalization in one case--bothered me way also much. I realize that poesy is ART. In that location is no 1 "right" way to do it.

Text: three out of 5
Illustrations: 3 out of five
Total: 6 out of 10

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Dec xiii, 2018 Marzie rated it really liked it

A beautiful new edition of the Giovanni's classic children's poesy from the 1970'due south, with illustrations past Ashley Bryant. As any early babyhood educator can tell you poetry is a wonderful way to help early readers acquire most the feelings that words tin evoke. Rhyming and meter tin can assist a child in recognizing how to conceptualize pronunciation, and help with reading fluency. While some critics may be frustrated with the lack of punctuation, Giovanni'southward uncomplicated language resonates with the reader. A cute new edition of the Giovanni'southward archetype children'southward verse from the 1970's, with illustrations by Ashley Bryant. Every bit whatever early on childhood educator can tell you poetry is a wonderful way to help early readers larn about the feelings that words can evoke. Rhyming and meter can aid a kid in recognizing how to conceptualize pronunciation, and help with reading fluency. While some critics may be frustrated with the lack of punctuation, Giovanni's uncomplicated language resonates with the reader. ...more

Nikki Giovanni sings a song of beloved to the old, the immature, the weary, and Ashley Bryan lights up the songs with his brilliantly colored text. I dear I Am Loved. I especially beloved Giovanni's "No Heaven." And you can't miss (you MUST Not MISS) "Do the Rosa Parks." Wonderful.
Nikki Giovanni sings a song of dear to the old, the immature, the weary, and Ashley Bryan lights upwards the songs with his brilliantly colored text. I dearest I Am Loved. I especially love Giovanni's "No Heaven." And you lot tin't miss (you lot MUST Not MISS) "Do the Rosa Parks." Wonderful.
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Beautiful poems, beautiful illustrations!

Jul 02, 2018 Gordon rated it liked it

Phenomenal poet, Nikki Giovanni, has assembled a lovely collection of eleven poems in, I am Loved, beautifully illustrated past Ashley Bryan. All the poems are magical. Some volition need to be read by an adult to a child because their rhythms need a mature understanding to smash the delivery, or have a flim-flam in the associations that an older person will be able to navigate for a listener who is less accomplished with those things. Withal, the sense of love in each poem is tangible. Some of my favorites Phenomenal poet, Nikki Giovanni, has assembled a lovely collection of xi poems in, I am Loved, beautifully illustrated past Ashley Bryan. All the poems are magical. Some volition demand to be read by an adult to a kid because their rhythms need a mature understanding to nail the delivery, or accept a fob in the associations that an older person will be able to navigate for a listener who is less accomplished with those things. Yet, the sense of dear in each poem is tangible. Some of my favorites: Because; Quilts; Kidnap Verse form; Paula the True cat; and I Am a Mirror. ...more

February fourteen, 2018 Heidi rated information technology liked information technology

Like many poetry books, I enjoyed some of these poems more than others and the same is jump to exist true for young readers/listeners. I liked the poems almost family and heaven and existence a mirror of those who came before. Only there are a few poems that are so abstract in their comparisons that young children will have a hard time figuring out what they hateful. I had a difficult time with a couple of them (ex. Paula the Cat, Kidnap Verse form). Bryan's illustrations are bright and colorful and gorgeous as his n Like many poesy books, I enjoyed some of these poems more than than others and the same is spring to be true for young readers/listeners. I liked the poems most family unit and heaven and being a mirror of those who came earlier. But there are a few poems that are and then abstract in their comparisons that young children will have a hard fourth dimension figuring out what they mean. I had a difficult time with a couple of them (ex. Paula the Cat, Kidnap Poem). Bryan's illustrations are bright and colorful and gorgeous as his normally are, but may not appeal to all children. ...more

Apr 06, 2019 Kayla rated it liked it

Pretty good but non actually a poesy drove for kids. The illustrations are colorful but the poems are very abstract—I can simply encounter the vacant stares on my showtime graders' faces if I tried to read this to them.

April 01, 2018 Tonja Drecker rated it really liked it

With colorful illustrations, which invite to dream, and beautifully worded poems, this is a book to inspire and bring the warmth of beloved.

This is a collection of eleven poems, each weaving a lovely clarification centering on themes from cats to dance to quilts to wild flowers and more, but each of these underlines a feeling of love and warmth. Some of the poems are only a few verses long, while others require the unabridged two-page spread. The poems paint a picture of things which are familiar but als

With colorful illustrations, which invite to dream, and beautifully worded poems, this is a volume to inspire and bring the warmth of love.

This is a collection of 11 poems, each weaving a lovely description centering on themes from cats to trip the light fantastic toe to quilts to wild flowers and more, only each of these underlines a feeling of dearest and warmth. Some of the poems are only a few verses long, while others crave the entire 2-page spread. The poems paint a picture of things which are familiar but likewise atomic number 82 to deeper pregnant and thought. While some poems are easy for children in the intended age group to sympathise, others will require and invite discussion. The range is wide, from simple to more complex. Some poems are amend geared for slightly older children over historic period eight. At times, the level of vocabulary is higher than younger listeners and readers might be acquaint to. Simply in that location's something for everyone, and each person is sure to observe their personal favorite.

The illustrations are a playground of colors, shapes and course. The familiar is molded in with a rainbow of joyful fantasy, while nodding at diversity in one of its most cute forms.

This is a lovely collection of poetry, one which is perfect equally a read-aloud and offers an open door for discussions. But for all things, at that place is a abiding sense of joy, dearest and warmth, and a celebration of life in its all of its variety.

I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed it plenty to want to leave my honest thoughts.

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Apr thirteen, 2018 Cindy Hudson rated it actually liked it

The art of an award-winning illustrator melds with the poems of an award-winning author for the picture book I Am Loved.

Ashley Brian's illustration are colorful, rhythmic, and they stand out every bit pieces of art in their own correct. He chose a dozen Nikki Giovanni poems for this collection, poems that celebrate familial love, friendship, and nature. Hither's an excerpt from the poem, Because.

Considering

I wrote a poem

for you because

you are

my lilliputian boy

I wrote a poem

for you because

you are

my darling daughter

The art of an honor-winning illustrator melds with the poems of an award-winning author for the picture volume I Am Loved.

Ashley Brian's analogy are colorful, rhythmic, and they stand up out as pieces of art in their own right. He chose a dozen Nikki Giovanni poems for this collection, poems that celebrate familial honey, friendship, and nature. Here's an extract from the verse form, Because.

Because

I wrote a verse form

for you because

yous are

my fiddling boy

I wrote a verse form

for you because

you are

my darling daughter

It'south a sweet sentiment that young children are sure to cherish when a parent reads the words to them.

I Am a Mirror, a poem near the end, encourages the child to expect in the mirror on the folio and think about the grandparents and ancestors who take come earlier him, gain strength from their stories, and know that he is loved.

I Am Loved makes a bang-up addition to whatsoever child's bookshelf both as a style to encourage an appreciation for poetry and art, as well every bit to celebrate the closeness of family relationships.

The publisher provided me with a copy of this volume in commutation for my honest review.

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ii. Kindergarten- 2d Grade

3. A colorful book full of different poems that pertains to a variety of subjects. Focusing on ways that one feels loved through a collection of poems. This volume is short, sweet, and engaging book for all especially through its cute illustrations.

four. This drove of poems is great for young children who are learning to read introducing them to sight words also as new vocabulary words. Due to the diversity of topics discussed information technology is easy for teachers to incor

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2. Kindergarten- 2nd Form

iii. A colorful volume total of different poems that pertains to a variety of subjects. Focusing on means that one feels loved through a collection of poems. This book is short, sweet, and engaging book for all peculiarly through its beautiful illustrations.

four. This collection of poems is great for young children who are learning to read introducing them to sight words equally well as new vocabulary words. Due to the variety of topics discussed it is like shooting fish in a barrel for teachers to incorporate lessons based on what the verse form was about that day. I also enjoyed the colorful unique illustrations that were placed on every other page to aid keep the students engaged.

v. Quilt Activity- I of the poems in this book pertains to quilts, after that verse form is read, each child could create their own patch with their own poem written on it. After the class completes it the instructor will put all the patches together to create a classroom quilt.

Lesson on poems- Create a lesson based on the structure of a verse form introducing poetic terms such as, verse, stanzas, and rhyme scheme.

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Feb eleven, 2018 Margaret rated it it was astonishing

You know it's true. Twinkling eyes glance in your management. A shy smile slowly blossoms on a face up. A tender touch brushes your hand. Wise words lift your spirit.

These are signs of another heart holding you in affection. Yous may encounter them every day from family or friends or when seemingly lost and alone, a stranger will send one of them to you. I AM LOVED: a poetry collection (A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an banner of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Divi

Y'all know it's true. Twinkling eyes glance in your direction. A shy smile slowly blossoms on a face. A tender touch brushes your mitt. Wise words lift your spirit.

These are signs of some other eye belongings yous in amore. You may see them every day from family or friends or when seemingly lost and lone, a stranger will transport one of them to you. I AM LOVED: a verse collection (A Caitlyn Dlouhy Volume, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children'south Publishing Division, January 9, 2018) with poems written past Nikki Giovanni and illustrations past Ashley Bryan are selections declaring an eternal truth.

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I Am Loved is a children'south poetry anthology and picture volume written by Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Ashley Bryan. Information technology is a collection xi poems defended to children and the importance for them to be loved.

Giovanni's poems are targeted to children or immature readers so the poems are rather straightforward and direct with very little creative symbolism. In that location is cipher more important to a child than to experience loved, and this wonderful drove of xi poems celebrates exactly that. Bryan

I Am Loved is a children's poesy album and picture volume written by Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Ashley Bryan. It is a collection eleven poems dedicated to children and the importance for them to exist loved.

Giovanni's poems are targeted to children or immature readers then the poems are rather straightforward and directly with very piddling creative symbolism. At that place is null more important to a kid than to feel loved, and this wonderful drove of eleven poems celebrates exactly that. Bryan's illustrations, for the most office, are wonderful and colorful and are reminiscent of African art.

All in all, I Am Loved is a somewhat wonderful collection of poems about children and the importance for them to be loved.

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Mar 08, 2018 Angie rated it liked information technology

I received this ARC book from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

This collection of poems invoke Ms. Giovanni's yearning to pass downward her thoughts and feelings to the next generation. From the beginning of this collection, she celebrates the desire that children accept of being loved past their parents and other adults in their lives. As the collection progresses, Ms. Giovanni celebrates the lives of those that have inspired her and gives us a glimpse of herself and her life.

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I received this ARC book from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

This drove of poems invoke Ms. Giovanni'due south yearning to laissez passer downwardly her thoughts and feelings to the next generation. From the beginning of this drove, she celebrates the desire that children have of being loved by their parents and other adults in their lives. Equally the collection progresses, Ms. Giovanni celebrates the lives of those that have inspired her and gives the states a glimpse of herself and her life.

Mr. Bryan'southward art has a childlike quality in the stokes and colors and besides displays complexity in the lines and details of each illustration.

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Mar 21, 2019 Zach Stp rated it it was astonishing

Although i may not be a huge poetry person this one really caught me. As well, Ive said information technology one time and sick say it again Ashley Bryan DOES NOT MISS! Although Bryan didn't write these poems the illustrations he drew to get along with the incredible 12 poems written by Nikki Giovanni shows children and adults and incredible lesson. Yous are loved. No matter what happens in your life you are loved and yous should never feel any different. At that place is as well a hidden surprise in the story that Ashley Bryan, starti Although i may non be a huge verse person this i actually caught me. Also, Ive said it one time and ill say it again Ashley Bryan DOES NOT MISS! Although Bryan didn't write these poems the illustrations he drew to go on with the incredible 12 poems written past Nikki Giovanni shows children and adults and incredible lesson. Y'all are loved. No matter what happens in your life you are loved and you should never feel any dissimilar. There is as well a subconscious surprise in the story that Ashley Bryan, starting to go 1 of my favorite's, throws in their to bear witness you who exactly is loved. Read it to find out! ...more

Aug 25, 2019 Nancy rated it it was amazing

Nikki Giovanni'southward brief poems (set in black or white type against colored backgrounds) and Ashley Bryan's glorious illustrations, rendered in bright colors in tempera and watercolor and featuring black children, their parents, and animals, celebrate love in all its different forms. Some of the poems reverberate pride of African-American heritage—"I reflect the strengths / Of my people / And for that lonely / I am loved"). Others, such as the final rhythmic verse, encourage play and movement—". . . exercise Nikki Giovanni'southward brief poems (set in blackness or white blazon against colored backgrounds) and Ashley Bryan's glorious illustrations, rendered in bright colors in tempera and watercolor and featuring black children, their parents, and animals, gloat love in all its different forms. Some of the poems reflect pride of African-American heritage—"I reflect the strengths / Of my people / And for that alone / I am loved"). Others, such as the final rhythmic poesy, encourage play and movement—". . . do the rosa parks / say no no / do the rosa parks / throw your hands in the air
. . . " Kindness, compassion, and action band articulate in this joyful picture show volume.
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Dec 15, 2019 Dana rated it really liked information technology

I Am Loved is a delightful book of poetry that volition be well enjoyed by readers immature and old. The poems are simple yet meaningful and leave readers with many ideas to retrieve about. Each verse form is unique and leads readers through a different experience that relates to the common theme of dearest. These poems aid readers empathise that beloved comes in many different forms and can be found in many different places. The vibrant illustrations that appear aslope the poems help readers to experience the immense I Am Loved is a delightful volume of poetry that will exist well enjoyed by readers immature and one-time. The poems are simple however meaningful and leave readers with many ideas to think about. Each poem is unique and leads readers through a different feel that relates to the common theme of dearest. These poems assist readers understand that dearest comes in many unlike forms and tin can be plant in many different places. The vibrant illustrations that announced alongside the poems assist readers to feel the immense sense of joy that is conveyed through writer Nikki Giovanni's words. Incorporated into 1 illustration is a mirror that allows children to reflect and see that they as well are loved. ...more

Oct 27, 2021 Alexis Ramirez rated it really liked information technology

The collection of poems really jumps out at me with the images on the pages. The cat from Paula the true cat looks well with all the dissimilar shades of color mixed onto its body, with the sky being mixed in with the high waves. In particular, A vocal of a Blackbird is a touching poem to read to a kid when explaining to them why all of these monuments are built and why everything sounds pitiful when someone is missed. It's because we dedicate big things to people we love, and we sing the sad dejection to ho The collection of poems actually jumps out at me with the images on the pages. The true cat from Paula the cat looks well with all the dissimilar shades of color mixed onto its body, with the sky being mixed in with the high waves. In particular, A vocal of a Blackbird is a touching poem to read to a kid when explaining to them why all of these monuments are built and why everything sounds deplorable when someone is missed. It'southward because we dedicate big things to people nosotros love, and we sing the lamentable dejection to honor and reminisce about the loved one we spent time with, a touching fashion along with the other poems to tell a child reading this that they are and will be loved. ...more

February 14, 2018 Tasha rated information technology it was astonishing

This collection of verse past Giovanni shows the many means that dear shines in our lives. Selected past Ashley Bryan, the poems movement from family unit love to love between friends to more playful poems near dancing or cats. The poems form a cohesive collection, simply long enough to work well for young children and non too much to overwhelm. The illustrations past Bryan glow almost like lit stained glass windows with their rich colors and segmented pieces. The entire volume has a warmth to it that embraces an This collection of poetry past Giovanni shows the many means that love shines in our lives. Selected by Ashley Bryan, the poems move from family unit love to love between friends to more playful poems about dancing or cats. The poems course a cohesive collection, just long enough to work well for young children and not likewise much to overwhelm. The illustrations past Bryan glow almost like lit stained glass windows with their rich colors and segmented pieces. The entire book has a warmth to it that embraces and enchants. Appropriate for ages 6-ix. ...more

Looking for some recently published children's poetry to nominate for our Verse committee. I recognized this writer'southward proper name. A couple of poems actually stood out to me. Some were ok, and a couple I didn't get at all. The illustrations weren't quite my thing. And I think in that location were a couple of cultural references that I didn't get because they are not my culture. Just these are great to help readers learn more of the cultures represented, to help readers of that civilisation connect to something familiar Looking for some recently published children's verse to nominate for our Poetry committee. I recognized this writer's name. A couple of poems actually stood out to me. Some were ok, and a couple I didn't get at all. The illustrations weren't quite my thing. And I recollect at that place were a couple of cultural references that I didn't get considering they are non my civilization. But these are great to assistance readers learn more of the cultures represented, to assistance readers of that culture connect to something familiar to them, and overall to celebrate love in many unlike ways and forms. ...more

Sep 15, 2020 Benjamin Joyce rated it did non like it

The illustrations are vibrant and interesting.

Every bit for the poems, they're the type of thing one would throw together during recess 10 minutes before your ninth course English class homework was due. For example, one particularly lame poem was basically "I adore my grandmother for her tenacity, my grandfather for his patience, my -insert relative- for their -insert describing word-

We originally thought the poems were written by kids and chosen past the author to be published vs actually be written past an adul

The illustrations are vibrant and interesting.

As for the poems, they're the type of matter ane would throw together during recess 10 minutes earlier your 9th grade English grade homework was due. For instance, one particularly lame poem was basically "I adore my grandmother for her tenacity, my grandfather for his patience, my -insert relative- for their -insert describing word-

We originally thought the poems were written by kids and chosen by the author to exist published vs really be written by an adult.

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Bryan's gorgeous illustrations, every bit luminous as stained drinking glass, distinguish this curt picture book of poems of dear. The poetic topics are varied and familiar to a young reader, such as dancing, a cat, family unit, and the page-sized pictures cannot help just please. Of special involvement to the youngest readers is "I am a Mirror", with an actual mirror on the folio. "Practise the Rosa Parks" pairs infectious rhythm with a history lesson. Bryan'south gorgeous illustrations, as luminous equally stained glass, distinguish this short film book of poems of dearest. The poetic topics are varied and familiar to a immature reader, such as dancing, a cat, family, and the page-sized pictures cannot aid but delight. Of special interest to the youngest readers is "I am a Mirror", with an actual mirror on the page. "Do the Rosa Parks" pairs infectious rhythm with a history lesson. ...more

February 01, 2018 Jana rated information technology information technology was amazing

This is just a cute collection of poetry, with masterful illustrations that are bold, vibrant, and musical, that celebrates all the ways that we are loved: by our parents, past leaves on a rainy day, by wildflowers dancing in the sun, by an former tablecloth remembering all of the skillful food and laughter...Just in time for Valentines 24-hour interval, this would exist a terrific book to share with those we dearest and those who need to experience loved!

Jun 23, 2018 Leigh Jardine rated it information technology was astonishing

This collection of poesy past Nikki Giovanni will touch your center and bring a smile to your lips.
The illustrator, Ashley Bryan, chose the poems to illustrate for this cute book. Each illustration shines with color, depth, warmth and love. Read this book with a beloved kid on your lap if possible!
It'due south a beautiful reminder of what is most important in each person's life-- to love and to exist loved. This collection of poetry by Nikki Giovanni will touch your middle and bring a grinning to your lips.
The illustrator, Ashley Bryan, chose the poems to illustrate for this cute volume. Each illustration shines with colour, depth, warmth and love. Read this volume with a dear child on your lap if possible!
It's a beautiful reminder of what is well-nigh important in each person's life-- to love and to be loved. ...more

Jul 30, 2018 Laura Giessler rated information technology actually liked it

A collection of short poems, mostly suitable for children, paired with vibrant, colorful illustrations with African/African American themes. Poems are about love and our need to be loved. Especially liked I Am a Mirror (with a little mirror in the illustration) and Do the Rosa Parks. I would dearest to hear the poet read/recite each of these, as I'one thousand sure they are best with the rhythm that she intends.

Stunning artwork and thoughtful page design that is paired up with poems that all have 1 matter in mutual-to experience loved. This is a beautiful collection of poems that a big audience of readers and class levels would enjoy. I would use the book as a mentor text for a few things- poesy writing, design, and structure between text and illustrations and discovering key details within the poems that support the main thought.

Dec 01, 2020 Johanna rated it it was amazing

- This gathering of poems is used to remind readers nearly the importance of self-dearest. The author uses heady linguistic communication and illustrations to go on the readers interested and boost their mood
- I thought this book of poems was fun to read and incredibly sweet. Even as an developed, I need to be reminded of the importance of cocky-love and cocky-care. I can only imagine how much this book can boost someone's mood when they're feeling a little down.

I had wanted to buy and read this book for some time because of the honey the work of both the writer and the illustrator. Therefore, when I recently completed one of my goals, this was the volume I chose to buy to advantage myself. The poems are nifty and the illustrations are WONDERFUL. It merely have sa few minutes to read the whole volume, but it is 1 I want to read over again and once again...and share with others.

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni is a Grammy-nominated American poet, activist and author. She has written numerous volumes of poesy and has been honored with loads of awards, including 20 honorary degrees from national colleges and universities. Her poems are undeniably authentic distillations of black life in America. She was editor of Fisk Academy's literary mag. She lives in Blacksbu Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni is a Grammy-nominated American poet, activist and writer. She has written numerous volumes of poetry and has been honored with loads of awards, including 20 honorary degrees from national colleges and universities. Her poems are undeniably authentic distillations of black life in America. She was editor of Fisk University'due south literary magazine. She lives in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she is a University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech. ...more

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