Our Beautiful Colors
Author: Nikki Shannon Smith Category: Activism and Social Justice, Black Joy, Colors, Diversity and Inclusion, Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Self-Esteem and Identity Publisher: Random House Children's Books Language: English Reading Age: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool Share: More DetailsThis Little Golden Book features beautiful illustrations and rhyming text about colors, plus a social justice theme that encourages Black children to celebrate themselves.
Beautiful colors—look up and look down.
Beautiful babies in all shades of brown.
This delightful concept book doesn’t just teach colors—it does so with a focus on brown as a celebration and a validation of Black children. As beautiful Black babies play together in a park, they discover yellow flowers, red berries, green grass, and more. This Little Golden Book offers a way for families with very young children to begin addressing themes of diversity and equality.
Our Beautiful Colors (Little Golden Book)
Written by Nikki Shannon Smith
Illustrated by Bea Jackson
Source: Publisher (Random House Children’s Books)
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