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Beautiful BlackbirdCoretta Scott King Award winner Ashley Bryan's adaptation of a tale from the Ila speaking people of Zambia resonates both with rhythm and the tale's universal meanings appreciating one's heritage and discovering the beauty within. His cut paper artwork will charm and delight readers of all ages. Black is beautiful, uh huh Long ago, Blackbird was voted the most beautiful bird in the forest. The other birds, who were colored red, yellow, blue, and
Coretta Scott King Award winner Ashley Bryan's adaptation of a tale from the Ila-speaking people of Zambia resonates both with rhythm and the tale's universal meanings--appreciating one's heritage and discovering the beauty within. His cut-paper artwork will charm and delight readers of all ages. Black is beautiful, uh-huh Long ago, Blackbird was voted the most beautiful bird in the forest. The other birds, who were colored red, yellow, blue, and green, were so envious that they begged Blackbird to paint their feathers with a touch of black so they could be beautiful too. Although Black-bird warns them that true beauty comes from within, the other birds persist and soon each is given a ring of black around their neck or a dot of black on their wings--markings that detail birds to this very day. Coretta Scott King Award-winner Ashley Bryan's adaptation of a tale from the Ila-speaking people of Zambia reso-nates both with rhythm and the tale's universal meanings -- appreciating one's heritage and discovering the beauty within. His cut-paper artwork is a joy.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/01/2003
ISBN: 9780689847318
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.84h x 9.78w x 0.32d
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Winner
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/18/2002 pg. 59
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2002 pg. 1766
Black Issues Book Review 01/01/2003 pg. 64
School Library Journal 01/01/2003 pg. 118
Booklist 01/01/2003 pg. 894
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2003 pg. 227
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2003 pg. 220
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 404 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 404 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 66794 / Beautiful Blackbird
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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Not bad pillows. They are comfortable but mine came with an odd odor, kind of mildewy smell to it. Had to spray it down to tolerate sleeping on it.
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Nice pillows
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Have had these a few months and so far really like them!
They don’t really feel very cooling, but I also run VERY HOT so it could just be me. The foam holds up well and hasn’t flattened like others I’ve tried.
They come very compacted- I was shocked how much they expanded!
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Awesome Pillow!!!
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This pillow is Amazing!!! So Great to sleep on. I finally can get a good night's sleep!!! Its very soft and comfortable. I also haven’t gotten up with a stiff neck in the morning either!!!
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Ok I normally don't leave reviews but I had to on this pillow. I was looking forever for a pillow and was nervous about buying one because you know how that usually goes when it comes to buying pillows. They arrived compressed but when you unwrap them they blow up to be a heavy duty pillow. Firm but not too firm. I don't like super soft pillows that you can roll up in a ball with one hand, I like a pillow that gives support and these do just that. They are cooling as well they are pretty for a pillow with the unique design. If you are in the market for a pillow and reading this THEN BUY THIS PILLOW & come back to tell me thank you. I promise you will NOT be disappointed. No I didn't get paid to say any of this. I wanted to give a honest review where it deserves one! You will not be disappointed! Thanks for the fast over night shipping as well. Not to mention the pricing is on point. I can say right now you will not find 2 pillows of this quality & price.
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