About this item
Highlights
- Fun, lyrical, and electric, Specs is the follow-up picture book to the beloved Kicks, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.This is a love letter to glasses.
- 4-7 Years
- 9.0" x 11.0" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Clothing & Dress
Description
Book Synopsis
Fun, lyrical, and electric, Specs is the follow-up picture book to the beloved Kicks, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.
This is a love letter to glasses. But not just any glasses. Only the shiniest, flyest, you-est specs you can find--the ones that let you see things in a whole new way!
In this playful and joyful ode to specs of all kinds, young readers follow one girl on her journey of acceptance and join the fun of picking the perfect pair of glasses.
Review Quotes
Praise for KICKS: "A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all." -- Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Praise for KICKS: "Garrett and Brown have crafted a fresh and delightful anthem not just to shoes but also the magical way they make us feel." -- Oge Mora, Caldecott Honor-winning author of Thank You, Omu! and Saturday
Praise for KICKS: "An upbeat, affirming story that works especially well for #RepresentationMatters and Black Boy Joy collections. Complementary books include Floyd Cooper's Jump! From the Life of Michael Jordan (2004) and Derrick Barnes' Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (2017)." -- Booklist
Praise for KICKS: "An excellent read-aloud... This fun, lyrical free verse poem pays homage to the joy a pair of new shoes can bring, and its colorful illustrations work well to enhance the joy of the experience. A recommended purchase... especially where poetry is popular." -- School Library Journal
Praise for JUNETEENTH: "An unfolding of the senses--sights, sounds, and scents of a parade--with the added enlightenment of the important history and significance of the celebration... A perfect read-aloud and an excellent platform for discussing African American history." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for JUNETEENTH: "Vibrant, highly textured watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations depict the sense of community the author conveys through the simple, poetic text. An ideal read-aloud... A stirring introduction to an important holiday." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for JUNETEETH: "Garrett's observational storytelling combines detailed ink and watercolor scenes from muralists Adams and Adenugba to create a stirring portrait... Cements the day not merely as one of jubilation, but as a celebration of community too."
-- Publishers Weekly