Each girl examines a shade of brown in relation to her life through descriptives - deep brown, feathery, amber, radiant, smooth and creamy, thundering, and cozy. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit. Photo: Tilbury. This one would be a 3.5 for me, and I would imagine many caregivers and teachers will want to include it in their personal collections for its positive message of empowerment and loving the skin we're in. The text is very poetic/literary feeling, and it might be tricky for younger children to get the format, but has very lush metaphors that older kids and adult will swoon over. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story — a song, a poem, a celebration — about feeling at home in one's own beloved skin. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Coretta Scott King Award Nominee for Illustrator (2021). Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story — a song, a poem, a celebration — about feeling at home in one's own beloved skin. Samara Cole Doyon is both a second-generation Haitian American and a deeply rooted Mainer, with half of the roots of her family tree reaching generations deep into the soil of the Pine Tree State. “Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration,” written by Samara Cole Doyon and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita. She uses beautiful, cozy, imagery that brought me back to sights, smells and tastes that I have also cherished. A New York Public Library Best Picture Book of … The art the art. It's our LAST one for the summer! Audio Excerpt. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit. Beautiful story told as a poem celebrating this child's multi-layer heritage. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This review is for the artist. Deep secret brown is the color of the river currents and also the little girl’s eyes. 'Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration' by Samara Cole Doyon with art by Kaylani Juanita is a picture book glorying in how we can see ourselves in the world around us. Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song, a poem, a celebration -- about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. She gives particular care to the details that make the girls seem very real: fun hair clips, bandage-adorned skin, and patterns on clothes. We brought one into her classroom and the teachers and kids were loving it. If your student were to read this book they would be immediately taken away, not to mention this would be the start to an amazing topic of conversation for young readers. This book should be read aloud by parents to their kids over and over again together, in love. I enjoyed the exuberant colors used in the illustrations, created with digital art, scanned textures, and pencils. You can find her lurking in public secretly drawing strangers or writing nonsensical stories about who knows what. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! While on the surface it might seem that it would be hard to make the color brown seem attractive or honor its many shades, that isn't the case with this book's images or text. There is the vibrancy, delight in the eyes of listeners as I read this aloud. Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story — a song, a poem, a celebration — about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. The book features several scenes in which various young girls spend time with family members, savoring their acceptance and shared moments. She is cared for by family. I *loved* this book. While I really liked her artwork for last year's. Leisurely, image-rich verse renders it delicious, like caramel and cocoa, natural like river water and hemlock branches. 'Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration' by Samara Cole Doyon with art by Kaylani Juanita is a picture book glorying in how we can see ourselves in the world around us. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, SamaraCole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self eachof us is meant to inhabit. America, we hear you singing! Magnificent Homespun Brown A Celebration - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock. Welcome back. She has been a regular contributor at Black Girl In Maine Media and has been featured in the "Deep Water" poetry column of the Portland Press Herald. I also love how all the different browns come together into a beautiful whole quilt at the end, just like the girl. Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020. Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit. This is a two-fold powerful ode to a child's personal worth and values as viewed through the eyes of a variety of young girls. Book Place Hold. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. They will hear how their skin connects them with nature and with family. Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020, My entire family LOVES this book. ISBN-10: 0884487970 ISBN-13: 9780884487975 Author: Doyon, Samara Cole Illustrated by: Juanita, Kaylani Interest Level: 2-5 Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers Publication Date: January 2020 Copyright: 2020 Page Count: 32 Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I’m Gonna Like Me. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Remarkably You. I think it will work as a read aloud to one or two homespun brown girls. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. This book is a verbal and visual celebration of being comfortable in the gorgeous skin that you are in. Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020. Sign In; Browse. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Girls & Women. Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration Samara Cole Doyon, illus. by Tilbury House Publishers. It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference. The best part for us is she gets to see herself in the story — her different moods, activities, hair styles and her beauty. Truly a celebration! I borrowed the audiobook version of the book and I couldn’t see the pictures. And my absolute favorite picture is of the girl jumping into a pile of leaves, with her whole face alight in glee. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Reading this book was a delight, and readers won't want to miss the author's note that discusses identity and the book's inspiration. I Believe I Can. The rich poetic text is powerful and I can see parents and teachers wanting a copy of this book on their shelves to impart a positive message to the kids in their lives. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Love this gorgeous book. This should be in every school library. The illustrations are beautiful and the words are passionate but the some vocabulary used are more advanced than normally seen in picture books. See search results for "Magnificent homespun brown : a celebration Doyon" in the Los Angeles Public Library digital collection. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit. Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song, a poem, a celebration -- about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Refresh and try again. I would recommend a version where the book is read and a reader can see the pictures. In classrooms where we too often pretend color doesn’t exist, students can hear this ode to their skin through poetic verse. Children of color will hear their skin celebrated and compared to everything brown and beautiful in the world around them. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Amber brown is the color of honey and the color of her hair. Juanita, Kaylani, (illustrator.). As I read I was drawn to the beautiful artwork that complemented the text fabulously. Every homespun brown girl deserves to be celebrated and adored like the protagonist. We’d love your help. Review "This 'celebration' makes magic out of the everyday joys of being in the world." even gave out children's books by Maine Authors during well visits. The. If Walt Whitman were reborn as a vibrant young woman of color, this is the book he might write. It is the color of her eyelashes which are the same brown as the shadows of the hemlock trees in the woods where they hike. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? As we loved the children's stories by Maine authors, never once have we come across a story depicting beautiful shades of Brown girls by a Maine Author. I enjoyed this book as a virtual read-aloud with Samara Cole Doyon. Magnificent Homespun Brown A Celebration (Book) : Doyon, Samara Cole : Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin. I like how different experiences are wordlessly accepted, like the brother in a wheelchair, or the friends jumping into piles of leaves who just happen to wear hijabs. Beautiful touching poem and I enjoyed it very much. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. If your student were to read this book they would be immediately taken away, not to mention this would be the start to an amazing topic of conversation for young readers. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration The book presents a series of vignettes following young Black girls as they enjoy all the pleasures that come with the color brown. from Magnificent Homespun Brown. Coretta Scott King 2021 Honoree. A Celebration. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This book will make your day! Coretta Scott King 2021 Honoree. When I moved to Maine many, many years ago I noticed how children, libraries and stores were very connected to Maine authors for children's stories. 'Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration' by Samara Cole Doyon with art by Kaylani Juanita is a picture book glorying in how we can see ourselves in the world around us. A CBC Recommended Book • A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. But also, the shades are representative of experiences and events with parents, grandparents and siblings that mold the young women's lives. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. "Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration" by Samara Cole Doyon will be read aloud by... You're going to love this storybook! Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability) Published: Tilbury House Publishers - January 7th, 2020 . The evocative, poetic language just begs to be read aloud to a child. Unable to add item to List. Thank you to Netgalley and Tilbury House Publishers for a copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest opinion. What an apt subtitle! These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Her work has been recognized by Society of Illustrators, The Huffington Post, as well as BBC. Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebra... Be You! Email Newsletter Log In. Each picture has very important qualities that make the story come and alive and the colors used to represent the photos were chosen very wisely. Inspiring story readers will connect with. This book should be in everyone's, Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit.Full color. Exuberant and joyful celebration of things brown. As I was reading this book I had mixed feelings about it, perhaps because of the style of the writing-the comparison's within the various verses seemed complex and confusing to me as I read. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Samara Cole Doyon is both a second--generation Haitian American and a deeply rooted Mainer, with half of the roots of her family tree reaching generations deep into the soil of the Pine Tree State. I enjoyed the exuberant colors used in the illustrations, created with digital art, scanned textures, and pencils. This is beautiful, powerful writing and illustrations. Beautiful words match comforting illustrations. The illustrations are magnificent, and that's mostly it. Enjoyed the illustrations and the celebration of culture and race but found it so wordy and just not very kid-friendly. This book is not only a picture book but as you read the story you notice right away the amount of imagery, symbolism, and the number of rhymes that take place on each page. Magazine. Does this book contain inappropriate content? These illustrations are so exquisite. Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story, a song, a poem, and a celebration about feeling at home in one's own beloved skin. Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020. Juanita’s illustrations are a celebration of these girls, using all shades of brown and many warm colors on a light yellow background. I look forward to our library getting a print copy, very soon... First thing: The illustrations in this picture book are transcendent! These shades of brown are symbolic of their skin and other body features, laughter, power, and peace. Celebrate the magic of the color brown in this book filled with poetic words and enticing illustrations. Product Description: This exploration of the natural world and family bonds through the eyes of a young mixed-race narrator is a living, breathing, dazzlingly multi-faceted, exuberant masterpiece, firmly grounded in her sense of self-worth and belonging. Radiant brown is the color of the sand at the beach and the color of her skin. Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration, Tilbury House Publishers (January 7, 2020). ", A joyous celebration of racial identity ISBN: 9780884487975 . It is the color of her eyelashes which are the same brown as the shadows of the hemlock trees in the woods where they hike. I don't know that it's a book I necessarily see kids reaching for themselves, but with the right adult to share it, I think it's an inspiring book. Brown Sugar Babe. If Walt Whitman were reborn as a vibrant young woman of color, this is the book he might write. Add to Wish List. As home of the Harriet P. Henry Center for the Book, the Maine Humanities Council has selected Samara Cole Doyon’s Magnificent Homespun Brown—a children’s book with a strong Maine connection—to feature at the 20th National Book Festival.. Doyon, Samara Cole, (author.). A wonderful poem about the celebration of being comfortable in one's own skin, and all the joy it brings when compared to the simple and natural elements of life and memories of family. Please try again. MAGNIFICENT HOMESPUN BROWN. Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song, a poem, a celebration -- about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. However, a class might find it hard to sit through language like "A sacred, healing elixir, a balm for beleaguered voices..." I loved it, but I am not eight years old. 5 stinkin awesome stars for the ART!! The lyrical poetic language is inspiring and heartwarming making it a perfect story to share one-on-one. Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance. Magnificent Homespun Brown is an exploration of the natural world and family bonds through the eyes of a young, mixed-race narrator―a living, breathing, dazzlingly multi-faceted, exuberant masterpiece, firmly grounded in her sense of self-worth and belonging. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Children won't get all of the language, but the rhythm and general sense will remain. Brown is the color of caramel and cocoa, the. And my absolute favorite picture is of. The illustrations are just as magical as the words. Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song, a poem, a celebration-- about feeling at home in one's own beloved skin. I also love how all the different browns come together into a beautiful whole quilt at the end, just like the girl. Dr's. From the clothes to the activities, to being at home. Leisurely, image-rich verse renders it delicious, like caramel and cocoa, natural like river water and hemlock branches. --This text refers to the. Amber brown is the color of honey and the color of her hair. Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song, a poem, a celebration-- about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, includes free international wireless delivery via, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Jacqueline Woodson says this book is “Absolutely lovely” and she is absolutely right. Description. It’s read beautifully and has nice music. The representation and the art. You can't read this book and not come away from it glorying in the joys of living and breathing and seeing and hearing, right from the windows of the specialnesses of your own self. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A CBC Recommended Book • A School... read more. She spends time in nature. This is a story―a poem, a song, a celebration― about feeling at home in your own beloved skin. The detail is darling and really brings the characters of these families to life! It's a poem, it's a song, it's a true celebration. Brown is never dreary or drab in this poetic exploration of its many expressions. Still, there is always a return to the personal as different girls, rendered in delicately quirky art, name their own joyous sense of brown ― amber-like hair, radiant-like skin, creamy-like laughter, thundering-like power, cozy-like peace and magnificent like the sum of “all the treasures, places, and people I love coming together in me.” Here then is a quiet book about pride and identity. by Kaylani Juanita. What I loved most about this book is my daughter connected so deeply with how nature was depicted. Embracing yourself, your culture, your color. This one would be a 3.5 for me, and I would imagine many caregivers and teachers will want to include it in their personal collections for its positive message of empowerment and loving the skin we're in. A Poem inside of a book is what this book represents. by Samara Cole Doyon. Please try again. Diversity & Multicultural. This is a two-fold powerful ode to a child's personal worth and values as viewed through the eyes of a variety of young girls. The poetry and artistry is amazing. Magnificent Homespun Brown is a vibrant and joyous ode to the color brown. Perfection. Be the first to ask a question about Magnificent Homespun Brown. Alternately, the pages look at a different girl who is validating her importance as ME and then the following page examines who / what is molding that ME into a person of value. She has been a regular contributor at Black Girl In Maine Media and has been featured in the “Deep Water” poetry column of the Portland Press Herald. A series of young brown girls admire the many different browns in their environments and in their own images in this poetic celebration of self and nature. Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020. Discover Magnificent Homespun Brown as it's meant to be heard, narrated by Chrystal Bethell. She spends time in nature. Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration. America, we hear you singing! January 7th 2020 This book is a verbal and visual celebration of being comfortable in the gorgeous skin that you are in. This book is not only a picture book but as you read the story you notice right away the amount of imagery, symbolism, and the number of rhymes that take place on each page. This book is an encouraging and empowering love letter to many different shades of brown found on many different shades of people. The love of family and support sparks encouragement through the story. Deep secret brown is the color of the river currents and also the little girl’s eyes. I Am Brown. She has been a regular contributor at Black Girl In Maine Media and has been featured in the "Deep Water" poetry column of the Portland Press Herald. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit.
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