Me and the Family Tree: Celebrate Family Love and Connection! (edition 2022)

by Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Ashleigh Corrin (Illustrator)

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African American Fiction. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Poetry. HTML: A celebration of family roots from award-winning children's author Carole Boston Weatherford! I've got my brother's ears And my sister's big bright eyes. I've got my grandpa's hands Though mine are a smaller size. As a young girl reflects on the characteristics she shares with members of her family, she also notices and appreciates what makes her unique. This sweet and inclusive board book is the perfect way for kids to reflect on the love and security of family and to celebrate the many wonderful features and qualities that make us each special! "a pitch-perfect ode to shared ancestry and the bonds of family." -Booklist STARRED review .… (more)

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Member:	Shelley.Isaacson
Title:	Me and the Family Tree: Celebrate Family Love and Connection!
Authors:	Carole Boston Weatherford (Author)
Other authors:	Ashleigh Corrin (Illustrator)
Info:	Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (2022), 24 pages
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This is a simple rhyming story where a young child is saying where they got their nose, their toes, their chin, and introducing you to their family. This book just works. (

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Weatherford, Carole Boston	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Corrin, Ashleigh	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award (18-36 months – 2023)

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The Best Children's Books of the Year (2023)

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Board Books – 2022)

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African American Fiction. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Poetry. HTML:

A celebration of family roots from award-winning children's author Carole Boston Weatherford!

I've got my brother's ears

And my sister's big bright eyes.

I've got my grandpa's hands

Though mine are a smaller size.

As a young girl reflects on the characteristics she shares with members of her family, she also notices and appreciates what makes her unique. This sweet and inclusive board book is the perfect way for kids to reflect on the love and security of family and to celebrate the many wonderful features and qualities that make us each special!

"a pitch-perfect ode to shared ancestry and the bonds of family." -Booklist STARRED review

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