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Nesting Dolls

By Vanessa Brantley-Newton

By Vanessa Brantley-Newton

By Vanessa Brantley-Newton

By Vanessa Brantley-Newton

By Vanessa Brantley-Newton

By Vanessa Brantley-Newton

By Vanessa Brantley-Newton
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Oct 10, 2023 | ISBN 9781984852373 | 4-8 years

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    About Nesting Dolls

    A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl’s unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.

    Anyiaka 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.

    But 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.

    About Nesting Dolls

    A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl’s unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.

    Anyiaka 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.

    But 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.

    About Nesting Dolls

    A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl’s unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.

    Anyiaka 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.

    But 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.

    About Nesting Dolls

    A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl’s unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.

    Anyiaka 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.

    But 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.

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    About Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Vanessa 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 Grandma’s Purse, Just Like… More about Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    About Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Vanessa 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 Grandma’s Purse, Just Like… More about Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    About Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Vanessa 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 Grandma’s Purse, Just Like… More about Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    About Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Vanessa 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 Grandma’s Purse, Just Like… More about Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Oct 10, 2023 | 40 Pages | 9 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984852373

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Oct 10, 2023 | 40 Pages | 9 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984852380

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Oct 10, 2023 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984852397

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Oct 10, 2023 | 6 Minutes | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593746141

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    Praise

    ★ ”Brantley-Newton highlights the bonds, both visible and invisible, that connect family members.” —The Horn Book, starred review

    “A sweet tale with a strong message about how families fit together.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “A sweet story about embracing your history, set amid a beautiful Black family’s reunion.” —School Library Journal

    “Along with Anyiaka’s expressive narrative, this offers an affectionate celebration of family through generations. A sweet and affirming book that gently tackles the issue of colorism.” —Booklist

    “Brantley-Newton’s abundant use of vivid textile patterns gives the story a homey atmosphere that suits its layered contemplation of family.” —Publishers Weekly

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