- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln (Aug 31 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1845078748
- ISBN-13: 978-1845078744
- Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 20.8 x 0.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2. As Tyler, an African-American boy, and his family decorate their Christmas tree, he asks why all the angels are girls with golden hair and pink skin and never black boys. His parents don't know. He decides to go out every day after school and look for an angel like himself but has no success. Frustrated, he asks the mall Santa, whom he recognizes as the young art student who sometimes baby-sits for Tyler's family, but Carl doesn't know the answer. Then, after the family looks at the Nativity scene at the Christmas Eve service, Tyler wants to know why baby Jesus doesn't look Jewish. His parents can't answer that question, either. On Christmas morning, however, he finds a package with a beautifully carved angel that looks just like him. When he goes to thank Carl for the gift, he asks for a special favor. His Asian, Hispanic, and other friends all want special angels, too. The story is skillfully and sweetly written, and its point is well taken. Radiant watercolors painted in an idealized realistic technique and arranged in double-page spreads show an attractive family in a comfortable home. A thoughtful holiday selection with a theme that can be appreciated all year round.?Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Unusual, entertaining and beautifully illustrated in watercolour Bookseller The lifelike watercolour illustrations and sensitive text combine to make a thoughtful story Nursery Projects A wonderful story that gently explores race issues 100 Best Books
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It was nearly Christmas and everyone in the family was busy except for Tyler. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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It was nearly Christmas and everyone in the family was busy except for Tyler. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for children and adults,
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This story provides real life thoughtful questions for adults through the eyes of children. It gives an appropriate sense for children's desire to see themselves reflected in the world around them. I read this story at our school to 3-5 year olds. It was well received by children AND their parents.
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Why ARE angels blonde girls? What do I want on MY tree?,
By A Customer
If everyone you know is a blonde girl, maybe you won't relate to this book. But if you have a red-haired child, or a brunette, or a boy, or are Asian...and have wondered why all angels are blonde females...you will feel for this family as they deal with a child's very serious question. The warmth and beauty of the words and pictures will brighten your holiday season. You'll find yourself looking for angels that look a little more like the people in YOUR life. Merry Christmas!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for children and adults,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This story provides real life thoughtful questions for adults through the eyes of children. It gives an appropriate sense for children's desire to see themselves reflected in the world around them. I read this story at our school to 3-5 year olds. It was well received by children AND their parents.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Why ARE angels blonde girls? What do I want on MY tree?,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
If everyone you know is a blonde girl, maybe you won't relate to this book. But if you have a red-haired child, or a brunette, or a boy, or are Asian...and have wondered why all angels are blonde females...you will feel for this family as they deal with a child's very serious question. The warmth and beauty of the words and pictures will brighten your holiday season. You'll find yourself looking for angels that look a little more like the people in YOUR life. Merry Christmas!
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