Grade 3-6-A celebrity cast of illustrators enlivens 14 of Dunbar's poems. Opening with the bright colors of Ashley Bryan and the poem "Dawn," the carefully selected verses depict the full range of Dunbar's craft. There are poems in standard English, and some in dialect. The latter, placed in the middle of the book, include "A Negro Love Song," "Little Brown Baby," and others. The signature art by Carole Byard, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Brian Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney, and Faith Ringgold also grace these pages. The pictures are bright and happy, then somber and prideful. There is joy and a sense of deep appreciation in the paintings that match the verses perfectly. The book closes with soft paintings and three quiet selections, "Good-Night," "The Sand-Man," and "Rain-Songs." From the introduction that provides readers with some background on Dunbar's life to the afterword that includes quotes from the artists about the poet's influence, this is a package that belongs in every collection serving this audience.
Angela J. Reynolds, West Slope Community Library, Portland, OR
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