In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall

Author: Javaka Steptoe

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Price : 25.00 NZD
ISBN : 9781584300168
Publisher : Lee & Low Books Inc
Imprint : Lee & Low Books Inc
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Weight (g) : 0.173
Publication date : September 2001
Dimensions : 198mm X 129mm X 3mm
Produced in : United States
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Author : Javaka Steptoe
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Bind : Paperback
Edition : New edition
Illustrator : Javaka Steptoe
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Dewey classification : 811.5408
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Pages : 32
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9781584300168

Description

Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe. An innovative, stunningly illustrated picture book that celebrates the role of fathers in black families. Includes contributions from 12 poets. Illustrated in full colour throughout. Suitable for all ages. Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Illustrator Award. 'This stunning homage to fathers offers a textured potpourri of voices and visuals' - Publishers Weekly 'This innovative, stunningly illustrated picture book' - School Library Journal

Reviews

"This stunning homage to fathers offers a textured potpourri of voices and visuals..." - Publishers Weekly (starred review); "...a splendid series of images in mixed media." - Booklist (starred review)

Author description

Javaka Steptoe is a full-time artist who works frequently alongside teachers and children. This is his first book. He lives in New York City.

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