No preview available
Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blackbird and Other Folktales by Ashley Bryan
Add to your Book Lists

Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blackbird and Other Folktales by Ashley Bryan

No critic rating

Waiting for minimum critic reviews

See 9 Critic Reviews

unrated

Synopsis

Book by Ashley Bryan
… more
 

About Ashley Bryan

See more books from this Author
 
Published January 1, 2004 by Audio Bookshelf.
Genres: Children's Books, Literature & Fiction. Fiction
Add Critic Review

Unrated Critic Reviews for Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blackbird and Other Folktales

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

“A child built the stable./ A little shepherd boy/ Apprenticed as a carpenter/ In his father’s employ” is Bryan’s (All Things Bright and Beautiful) answer to the title’s question.

Sep 10 2012 | Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

Well-loved illustrator Bryan's pictures and recollections tell of his lifelong devotion to making and sharing art.

Jan 12 2009 | Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

Bryan ``artfully blends the traditions of African American culture with those of Western art,'' said PW about his collection of poems, which ``elegantly and powerfully celebrates life.'' All ages.

| Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

Joyful in both word and palette, this African story tells why lightning and thunder reside in the sky and not on earth, as they once did.

| Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

""Joyful in both word and palette,"" said PW, ""this African story tells why lightning and thunder reside in the sky and not on earth, as they once did."" Ages 4-8.

| Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

In his first book of poems for both children and adults, Bryan elegantly and powerfully celebrates life--the sadness of leaving, the joy to be found in nature, the pride of family.

| Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

In Bryan's (Aneesa Lee and the Weaver's Gift, reviewed below) thoughtful introduction to this eclectic collection of 26 African proverbs from various traditions (Yoruba, Gola, Maasi, etc.), he reflects on the ""household of proverbs"" in which he was raised.

| Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

The message about inner beauty and identity becomes somewhat diluted by the closing song, in which the birds triumphantly sing, "Our colors sport a brand-new look,/ A touch of black was all it took./ Oh beautiful black, uh-huh, uh-huh/ Black is beautiful, UH-HUH!"

| Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Publishers Weekly

See more reviews from this publication

Bryan gives a joyous performance of his work on this recording of some of his favorite African tales.

| Read Full Review of Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blac...

Rate this book!

Add Review
Not a member? SignUp
Login with Facebook
×