Pretty Brown Face (Board book)

~ (Author), Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) "Whose face is that staring back at me?..." (more)

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Several African-American writers are bringing books to young babies. Pretty Brown Face shows a father admiring his young son 's "as special as can be" features. A mylar mirror encourages babies to look at their own faces. (Children's Literature )

Product Description

Help boil the greens, flip the fish, and slice the pie for a mouth-watering family meal in I Smell Honey, then join the fun as a baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special in Pretty Brown Face. In Shake Shake Shake and Watch Me Dance, explore the joys of rhythm and movement. These spirited board books celebrate the loving closeness of an African American family.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Board book: 8 pages
• Publisher: Red Wagon Books (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152006435
• ISBN-13: 978-0152006433
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #391,617 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Positive Toddler Book - a must have, February 5, 2002

By	Normaj "Love being Maxwell's mom" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

My son, Maxwell, loves this book. We brought it for his 1st birthday. His dad reads it to him often. It's a positive reinforcement of the uniqueness of being African American. This book does a great job at highlighting the beautiful features of African American children. Maxwell smiles and laughs when he sees his own pretty brown reflection at the end of the book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars shows father-son closeness and teaches self-confidence, September 28, 1999

By	[e-mail] "baynesc" - See all my reviews

A beautifully written and illustrated book for children of all races. My daughter especially enjoys looking in the mirror on the last page. Its a wonderful self exploratory book for babies.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful Love - I Love This Book!, June 1, 2005

By	BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This delightful story with equally delightful illustrations is a rare gem. I like the way the baby is taught about having a pretty brown face. I love the loving way the father and child look at one another and interact. It is for all races and it does an excellent job of showing love for a baby and many children will want to explore their own faces after reading and/or hearing this lovely story. Be sure to check out "Baby Dance" by Ann Taylor, et al. as well.