Ashley Bryan

Black is beautiful, uh-huh! A tale from the Ila-speaking people of Zambia about the appreciation of one's own heritage and beauty comes alive through Ashley Bryan's poetic text and illustrations in this striking Classic Board Book.

A shepherd boy apprenticed to his carpenter father builds a stable and then welcomes two weary travelers from Nazareth.

A small boy with a very long name is challenged by his grandmother to find out her real name.

Spider Ananse gets Granny started dancing so he can raid her garden--but his own trick "does him in."

A collection of poems and paintings celebrating the ups and downs of life.

Includes four traditional tales told by the Hausa, Angolan, Masai, and Bushmen people of Africa.

Words and music for twenty-five tradtonal spirituals, accompanied by woodcut illustrations.

A collection of familiar and lesser-known spirituals including "Walk Together Children," "Little David Play on Your Harp," " I Got Shoes," and others.

Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most important message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved--themselves!

"Rich and lively illustrations bring to life a classic song for today's kids and families. In this stunning book, birds soar, bugs burrow, elephants dance, plants grow--the whole world sings in praise of their Creator God. With the lyrics to this well-known classic tune, kids and parents can sing along. Jean Claude's charming illustrations are lush and lively, filling each page with interesting, creative characters and scenes. Every time kids open...