Joshua By the Sea by Angela Johnson
Angela Johndon is the author of children's picture books that simple yet poetic stories about African-American families, friendships, and common childhood experiences. [1]
"I am Joshua, in the sun, sand and by the sea." [2]
Summary
"A young boy enjoys a day at the beach with his family. The pastel watercolor illustrations that fill each double-page spread are cozy and soothing, and the language is rhythmic and quietly reassuring." - School Library Journal [3]
Pros
This short story is enjoyable to read to the toddlers. The pages were short and the toddlers would easy to identify Joshua, his sister and his parents. [4]
This book is very rare find! Impossible to find a board book with an African-American male main character. To have a book like this at all is worth every penny. It is good collection for the younger one. [5]
References
- ↑ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Johnson_(writer)
- ↑ https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/a32802783/childrens-books-racism/
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Sea-Angela-Johnson/dp/0531068463
- ↑ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/272410.Joshua_By_The_Sea
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Sea-Angela-Johnson/dp/0531068463