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The Colors of Us

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The Colors of UsA positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective. Seven year old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades. Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all

A positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective.

Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.

Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people.

Karen Katz created this book for her daughter, Lena, whom she and her husband adopted from Guatemala six years ago.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 09/15/1999
ISBN: 9780805058642
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 10.26h x 8.32w x 0.33d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/1999 pg. 1134
School Library Journal 09/01/1999 pg. 191
Booklist 09/15/1999 pg. 268
Black Issues Book Review 01/01/2000 pg. 71
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 43 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 43 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 44662 / Colors of Us
Reading Level: 2.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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Size: Medium, Color: (002) Black / Black / Halo Gray
These socks are honestly great. They’re super thin and light, so once you have them on, you kind of forget they’re even there. No bulky feeling in your shoes at all. The best part is they actually stay on. I hate no-show socks that slide down after five minutes, and these don’t do that. The little grip on the heel really works, so you’re not constantly adjusting them all day. They’re breathable too, which is nice if your feet run warm. They dry fast and don’t get that gross sweaty feeling. And there’s no annoying seam on the toe, so nothing rubs or feels uncomfortable. Basically, they’re just comfy, stay put, and don’t cause problems — which is all I want from socks.
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Size: Medium, Color: (001) Black / Black / Castlerock
Wonderful socks . The weight is perfect !! These do not slip when in a shoe they stay out !!
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Amazing but quality changed
Size: Large, Color: (002) Black / Black / Halo Gray
Love these socks so much, been buying them for about 4 years now!! Not giving them 5 stars anymore because the quality is different and not as good, durable and thick as before.
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The only no show socks I have ever found that do not slide down. These are very comfortable and the extra tab on the back provides comfort by keeping shoes from rubbing the back of your foot. The top of the sock also comes up high enough to cushion the top of your foot all while still remaining hidden while wearing tennis shoes or even with my hey dudes.
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Size: Medium, Color: (001) Black / Black / Castlerock
These socks are tight but after the first wash and dry , they fit perfect and NEVER slide off , ordered a second pack
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