Eloise Greenfield
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Thinker isn't just an average puppy--he's a poet. So is his owner, Jace. Together they turn the world around them into verse. here's just one problem: Thinker has to keep quiet in public, and he can't go to school with Jace. That is, until Pets' Day. But when Thinker is allowed into the classroom at last, he finds it hard to keep his true identity a secret.
Author
Language
English
Description
The Women Who Caught the Babies highlights important aspects of the training and work of African American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by "catching" their babies at birth. The blend of Eloise Greenfield's poetry and Daniel Minter's art evokes heartfelt appreciation of the abilities of African American midwifes over the course of time. The poem, "Africa to America," begins the poetic journey....
7) Sister
Author
Publisher
Crowell
Pub. Date
[1974]
Language
English
Description
After her father dies a young black girl watches her sister withdraw from her and her mother.
13) Grandpa's face
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
1988.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Seeing her beloved grandfather making a mean face while he rehearses for one of his plays, Tamika becomes afraid that someday she will lose his love and he will make that mean face at her.