Nesting Dolls
$42.30
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
7 November 2023
Summary
A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl’s unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.
Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family—she wants to be beautiful like her older sister, Sorie, a great listener like her mom, and a talented artist like her grandma. But on today’s visit to her grandparents’ house, Anyiaka sticks out from the rest of the family like a sore thumb. She can’t seem to do anything right, and a trip to Grandma’s art stu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781984852373 |
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| ISBN-10: | 198485237X |
| Author: | Vanessa Brantley-Newton |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Crown Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 7 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 471g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 238mm x 287mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
★ “Brantley-Newton highlights the bonds, both visible and invisible, that connect family members.” —The Horn Book, starred review
“A sweet tale with a strong message about how families fit together.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A sweet story about embracing your history, set amid a beautiful Black family’s reunion.” —School Library Journal
“Along with Anyiaka’s expressive narrative, this offers an affectionate celebration of family through generations. A sweet and affirming book that gently tackles the issue of colorism.” —Booklist
“Brantley-Newton’s abundant use of vivid textile patterns gives the story a homey atmosphere that suits its layered contemplation of family.” —Publishers Weekly
Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter. She studied fashion illustration at FIT and children’s book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Vanessa is the author and illustrator of:
- Grandma’s Purse
- Just Like Me
- Becoming Vanessa
She has also illustrated numerous children’s books, including the New York Times bestsellers:
- The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes
- The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes
- Sewing Stories by Barbara Herkert
Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes.
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