{"product_id":"nesting-dollsisbn-9781984852374","title":"Nesting Dolls","description":"\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family—she wants to be beautiful like her older sister, Sorie, a great listener like her mom, and a talented artist like her grandma. But on today's visit to her grandparents’ house, Anyiaka sticks out from the rest of the family like a sore thumb. She can't seem to do anything right, and a trip to Grandma's art studio confirms just how different she is from the rest of the family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Grandma’s artwork—a special set of nesting dolls—also shows that what’s on the outside doesn’t always tell the whole story. While they may be distinct, together, her family’s beauty and inner strength have deep roots that have been growing within each of them for generations.★ \"Brantley-Newton highlights the bonds, both visible and invisible, that \u003cb\u003econnect family members\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA sweet tale\u003c\/b\u003e with a strong message about how families fit together.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A sweet story about \u003cb\u003eembracing your history\u003c\/b\u003e, set amid a beautiful Black family’s reunion.\"\u003ci\u003e —School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Along with Anyiaka’s expressive narrative, this offers \u003cb\u003ean affectionate celebration\u003c\/b\u003e of family through generations. A \u003cb\u003esweet and affirming\u003c\/b\u003e book that gently tackles the issue of colorism.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Brantley-Newton’s abundant use of vivid textile patterns gives the story a \u003cb\u003ehomey\u003c\/b\u003e atmosphere that suits its layered contemplation of family.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eVanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children's book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eGrandma's Purse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBecoming Vanessa\u003c\/i\u003e, and has illustrated numerous children's books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe King of Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e by Derrick Barnes and \u003ci\u003eSewing Stories\u003c\/i\u003e by Barbara Herkert. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes. Learn more about Vanessa and her artwork at VanessaBrantleyNewton.com and on Facebook and Instagram.","brand":"Crown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303910953189,"sku":"NP9781984852374","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781984852373.jpg?v=1730755758","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/nesting-dollsisbn-9781984852374","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}