Black Gold

This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe''s unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage. Perfect for fans of Sulwe! "Lyrical, empowering, and inspiring. An affirmation of the miracle each individual is." --Yamile Saied Mendez, author of Where Are You From? and What Will You Be ? When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth--rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the Universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of Black Gold. Laura Obuobi''s empowering, whimsical text and London Ladd''s lustrous, captivating illustrations will inspire children to love themselves exactly as they are.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Obuobi
• Assisted by: London Ladd (Illustration), Ladd London (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.10.2022
• EAN: 9780063015760
• ISBN: 978-0-06-301576-0
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse, JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), Relating to African American / Black American people, JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / General