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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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Size: 2' x 6' (Double Pelt), Color: Linen, Size: 2' x 6' (Double Pelt), Color: Linen
Exceeded all expectations. Bigger than I imagined it would be, super soft and thick, beautiful color (Linen), and no funky smell at all. It seems very durable. After running my hands all over it, no shedding occurred. I have yet to sit on it myself, though, as my cat claimed it right away - didn't even wait for me to remove the tag! He's been there for hours and I'm thinking I've lost my snuggle buddy, so I bought two more in the smaller size so he can have his own on the bed with me at night. I am so amazed by the quality, feel, and color. I can't believe I almost let other reviews deter me from this purchase. 100% thrilled with this beautiful pelt. Absolutely recommend!
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I received the other 2 purchased. Just as soft, just as thick, consistent color (Linen), no shedding, no smell. They have been in use for several days now without any issues. Love them all - and my snuggle buddy is back! 🥰
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It’s wonderful!!
Size: 2' x 3' (Single Pelt), Color: Brown, Size: 2' x 3' (Single Pelt), Color: Brown
The product is wonderful! You know it is real, coz the smell doesn’t go away. I use it to meditate and cannot how nicely it created the perfect comforting barrier to help elevate my experience. I however want to find alternatives coz I stopped using animal products after turning a vegetarian. The size (it is bigger in person than in the pic) and color(brown) are perfect for what I do and doesn’t need much/any maintenance!
The white however needs a lot of attention and care.I’m sure it would last a decade and the weight is just right too!
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Beautiful lux sheepskin, you won't be disappointed!
Size: Single Pelt/2 ft x 3 ft, Color: Grey
I just got this today, 2 day delivery. It's a beautiful silver grey 2'x3', no smell, no shedding, super soft and has a luxurious feel. I can't believe it's real and so affordable! I have it draped on an ottoman in front of the couch. I love it and already want to buy a few more for my mid century modern couch and chairs. So chic! Highly recommend!
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★★★★★ 5
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Size: Single Pelt/2 ft x 3 ft, Color: Blue, Size: Single Pelt/2 ft x 3 ft, Color: Blue
Beautiful and very soft. Love the color
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★★★★★ 4
Very nice if you aren't too pick on actual color.
Size: Single Pelt/2 ft x 3 ft, Color: Blue
Colors may vary. I really liked this, it was the perfect size and that perfect combination of soft and fluffy, but not being "too fluffy" and looking like a shaggy dog that needed a haircut. My only complaint was the color. Supposed to be blue, and I know monitors and lighting distort stuff but this was an obvious turquoise/teal. Much much greener than I was looking for. I could have made any variant of an actual blue work from powder baby to practically navy, but not this. I had to return, but other than the color, this seemed to be a very nice rug. Sad the color was so off.
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