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A lyrical story about how looking back is helpful when you start looking forward. . . .

A young girl thoughtfully considers her family tree and the vibrant ancestors who populate it. As each family members story is revealed, her quiet meditation—about what kind of person shell be when she grows up—transforms into a testament to the importance of sharing family stories.

The simple, elegant narrative combined with Sean Quallss evocative art makes for a wonderful read-aloud experience.

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A young girl thoughtfully considers her family tree and the vibrant ancestors who populate it. As each family member's story is revealed, her quiet meditation--about what kind of person she'll be when she grows up--transforms into a testament to the importance of sharing family stories. Full color.

About the Author

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson wears multiple hats in the world of childrens books as an author and a youth services librarian at a public library in New Mexico. Her books have received numerous awards starting with her first book, Always Gramma, a CCBC Notable Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. She lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Sean Qualls has created evocative, powerful art for magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and childrens books, including Dizzy, Powerful Words, Philliss Big Test, and Before John Was a Jazz Giant. He lives with his wife and their two children in Brooklyn, New York.

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ISBN:: 9780375843426
Publisher:: Random House Books for Young Readers
Subject:: Identity
Illustrator:: Qualls, Sean
Author:: Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux
Author:: Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Author:: Qualls, Sean
Subject:: Racially mixed people
Subject:: People & Places - United States - African-American
Subject:: Family - Multigenerational
Subject:: Social Issues - Values
Subject:: Ethnic - African American
Subject:: Children s-Reference Family and Genealogy
Edition Description:: Picture book
Series:: Picture Book
Publication Date:: 20091027
Binding:: Hardback
Grade Level:: from P up to 3
Language:: English
Illustrations:: FULL COLOR
Pages:: 40
Dimensions:: 10.06x9.28x.39 in. .85 lbs.
Children's Book Type:: Picture / Wordless
Age Level:: 04-08

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