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Bright Eyes, Brown Skin (A Feeling Good Book) (A Feeling Good Book) Paperback – September 1, 2017

by Cheryl Willis Hudson (Author), George Ford (Illustrator)

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This classic title is a staple in preschool and early childhood programs.

Reading age

6 - 9 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Lexile measure

BR
Dimensions

8.5 x 0.09 x 11 inches
Publisher

Just Us Books
Publication date

September 1, 2017
ISBN-10

0940975238
ISBN-13

978-0940975231
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Igus's comfortable story unwinds through a gentle and credible conversation between an African American boy and his grandfather. On his annual summer visit to the country, Noel engages in his favorite activity: fishing off a small pier. The child listens intently as his grandfather reminisces about his boyhood swims in the river, when he and his friends swung into the water from a rope attached to a large tree. This memory evokes others, and grandfather enumerates the many differences of that simpler era, when his family lived without a refrigerator, TV, telephone, indoor toilet or car. As the elder recalls the past, Bond's strikingly naturalistic, richly hued paintings give way to black-and-white drawings that effectively evoke the lifestyle of the period. At last, Noel experiences the excitement of catching his first fish, and as his grandfather remembers the thrill of his first catch, he concludes that "it's good to see that the important things are still the same." Ages 6-9.
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"...strong, color paintings perfectly paced, rhyming phrases...brilliantly combines understatement and directness, giving a celebratory tone...and child-centered focus." --Booklist

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Just Us Books (September 1, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0940975238
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0940975231
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ BR
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.09 x 11 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #503,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Cheryl Willis Hudson

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Author, publisher and entrepreneur, Cheryl Willis Hudson began her career doing textbook design for publishers such as Houghton Mifflin and Macmillan.

Noticing a lack of quality Black-interest books for her own two children, in 1988, Cheryl Hudson and her husband Wade formed Just Us Books, Inc., a publishing company that specializes in children's books that focus on Black experiences, history and culture. Hudson's AFRO-BETS® ABC Book was Just Us Books' first published title.

Cheryl Willis Hudson has written over 24 children's books, including the classic Bright Eyes, Brown Skin, Many Colors of Mother Goose, and Come By Here, Lord: Everyday Prayers for Children, Hold Christmas In Your Heart, What Do You Know, Snow!, the What a Baby board book series (Scholastic, Inc.) Hands Can (Candlewick), My Friend Maya Loves to Dance (Abrams) and From Where I Stand (Marimba Books).

She is co-editor with Wade Hudson of We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices and The Talk:Conversations About Race, Love & Truth (Crown Books for Young Readers).

As an author, Cheryl Willis Hudson crafts vibrant and engaging multicultural books that allow children of color to see themselves positively reflected in society. As a diversity workshop facilitator and speaker she shares her experience and expertise in developing curricula of inclusions with schools and educational organizations. She loves to visit schools and libraries to talk with children and parents.

For fun, Cheryl sings with friends in an amateur acappella vocal group. She lives in Northern New Jersey with her family.

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Nutty Professor

This is a photocopy

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020

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I had previously owned this book, so I ma familiar with what it's supposed to look like. Unfortunately, it got wet and I needed to replace it. When the product arrived, it was clearly a (poor) color photocopy of the original book. Far less vibrant colors, fuzzy reprint. I'm not even sure whether the author is compensated for this fake. Confirm that you're getting an original.

3 people found this helpful

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M. Nealey

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2018

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Great baby gift. Beautiful illustrations and theme.

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M. C. Wallace

Good for reqading and sharing

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2010

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Wonderful book. A feel good about yourself book for young african american readers. Beautiful color pictures and great story line. My grandson has to read books daily for school. This was one of the books that I purchased so that he would have a variety to read and share at school. He loves looking into faces that look like his, and happily reads his books, and talks about them. Has enhanced his appreciation of books and love of reading.

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Steph

Great teaching tool!

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013

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This is an excellent book for teaching children of all races, skin tones and ethnic backgrounds about the beauty in all of us. The toddlers I work with are drawn to the illustrations and ask for it to be read over and over again!

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Sandy

Excellent feel good book!!

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018

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Excellent story for my little one. She loves the illustrations of the beautiful children depicted in the book.

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G. Crosby

Beautiful Illustrations, poor story.

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2005

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I bought this book with the hopes of having a great bedtime story for my kids. I was greatly disappointed. While this book has some of the very best drawings of African American children I have ever seen. It has no story what-so-ever. I'm stunned at the fact that two women are listed under "written by." It took TWO people to write this? I'm in the wrong business!!! If you want a nice story to read to your kids - this book is not for you. But, if you are willing to create your own story based on magnificent illustrations - buy this book. My 2 stars are for the drawings alone. The wording gets a ZERO from me!

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Mega Matt

I love the pictures

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2012

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The pictures are awesome! My daughter loves the pictures as do I. However, there is not much of a story; each page has only one or two words. My family makes up a story to go along with the pictures which works for us.

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Highlander

Love the illustrations

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2009

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The illustrations are beautiful... hairstyles on the little girls the same as my DD. The afro puffs and braids... absolutely adorable.

The actual "story" is rather weak, but my DD is only 2 so she's just looking at the pictures as I make up a story and give the kids kisses.

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Mauri

Lovely book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2016

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This is a great book; as the mother of a young black boy I feel it's really important for him to have books in which some of the characters look like him. This book hits that brief with simple phrases and smiley faceed children at a nursery together celebrating their unique features, hair textures and skin tones.

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SunShine

Simple but effective

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2019

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My babygirl really enjoys this book. The illustration is great too

Zaza an Amazon Customer

Definitely worth the money

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2019

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Great book for instilling self-love. My little loved it. After a few reads my 3yr was able to find in any of the sentences I would miss out purposely. He loves it.

lisa

Good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2019

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Good book

Sloydeb

My granddaughter loves this book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2015

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I wasn't overly convinced about this book on purchase, but I have to say my 6 year old mixed race granddaughter absolutely loved it!! Reading it over and over again - exploding into fits of giggles everytime she gets to "lips for kissing" page! It's a joy to watch her reading it.

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