This lyrical first book in the Brown Sugar Baby series is a celebration of the powerful love, and protective, comforting instincts of a mother for her child. Its soothing rhythm and tender rhymes are highlighted by whimsical and charming illustrations – perfect for storytime.
BIO
Kevin Lewis is the author of many children’s picture books for toddler and early elementary grades including theclassics Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo, My Truck Is Stuck, and Halloween favorite, The Runaway Pumpkin.
Jestenia Southerland loves stories that spark the imagination, and the potential of passing that feeling on to others is what drives her as an illustrator. When she's not drawing, she loves spending time with her two dogs, Kojack and Katia.
REVIEWS
"...the text echoes of traditional African American poetry in the style of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Well suited for cozy lap readings..." -- Kirkus Reviews
[B] Cottage Door Press / March 15, 2022
0.7" H x 7.9" L x 7.9" W (1.05 lbs) 22 pages