Doppol - Smart Book Recommendations

Book details

Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past

Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past

Published in
2021
4.17
on Goodreads (6)

Description

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories. Written and illustrated by Black creators, with a foreword by Candice Brathwaite, Bedtime Stories showcases a curated collection of tales from Black history, based on important figures and events from around the world. Each story is the ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any moment when young readers are looking for an inspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entry from the Cocoa Boy and Cocoa Girl magazines competition  An empowering and celebratory gift Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history's untold stories A beautiful keepsake book - a gift for a lifetime Written by Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, Alex Falase-Koya, Mahamed Hashi, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Nansubuga Isdahl, Jade Mutyora, Reggie Nelson and Wendy Shearer. Illustrated by Lucy Farfort, Anastasia Magloire Williams, Jade Orlando, Amanda Quartey, Paul Kellam and Richy Sanchez Alaya.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
proficient
Length
160 pages

Why to read

  • Celebrates Black heritage
  • Enhances cultural understanding
  • Features strong role models
  • Fosters a love for storytelling