Dragonfly Books, 2002-08-01

Something Beautiful

Name: Something Beautiful
Brand: GetBooks Import
SKU: 9780440412106
Price: 8.99 USD
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Sharon Dennis Wyeth, Author

Chris K Soentpiet, Illustrator

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SKU:9780440412106

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A little girl longs to see beyond the scary sights on the sidewalk and the angry scribbling in the halls of her building. When her teacher writes the word "beautiful" on the blackboard, the girl decides to look for something beautiful in her neighborhood. A "Parents" Magazine Best Book. Full-color illustrations.

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A young girl’s search for beauty in a broken neighborhood reveals the quiet strength of hope and the power of perspective. This lyrical, heartfelt story gently affirms the dignity in each person and place.

Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Awareness • Beauty • City & Town Life • Community • Dignity • Empathy • Friendship • Hope • Identity • Juvenile Fiction • Lifestyles • Perspective • Poverty & Homelessness • Restoration • Social Themes • Wonder

Book Details

Readability • 2.5

Age Range • 3-7

Pages • 32

Subjects • Aesthetics • City and town life • African American children

Publisher Summary

An inspiring story that reminds us that beauty is everywhere.

Can a city be beautiful if there's trash on the streets and graffiti on the walls? A little girl finds out when her teacher writes the word "beautiful" on the blackboard and the girl decides to look for beauty in her neighborhood.

There's the "beautiful" fried fish sandwich at Miss Delphine diner, Mr. Lee's "beautiful" fruit store, and the "beautiful" smooth stone Old Mr. Sims always carries. The girl soon understands that beautiful means "that when you have it, your heart is happy." Young readers will enjoy appreciating the beauty of friendship and the power of hope in this encouraging story.

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Something Beautiful