Tan to Tamarind: Poems About the Color Brown
PreSchool-Grade 2—Fifteen poems celebrate many shades of brown. Words that conjure up smells, sights, sounds, tastes, and textures create imagery that helps to bring the hues to life. "A mug of hot chocolate,/smooth and creamy brown./Tasty, toasty brown./Delightful, delectable brown." Spreads done in pastels are rich, warm, and inviting, but often fail to highlight the featured poem's shade of brown, some of which may be unfamiliar to youngsters. The final selection calls attention to the many shades of skin tones, eyes, and hair. This exploration of the diversity within the spectrum of brown is a lovely tribute to the color. An author's note briefly describes how Iyengar learned to love and value the color of her own skin.—Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.