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Books published by publisher Black Butterfly Children

  • First Pink Light

    Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey Gilchrist

    Hardcover (Black Butterfly Children, Sept. 1, 1991)
    Because Tyree wants to stay awake all night so that he can surprise his father when he comes home in the morning, the young boy makes a deal with his mother
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  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar/Chu Sau Rom Qua Doi/English/Vietnamese

    Eric Carle, Nguyen

    Paperback (Black Butterfly Children, Sept. 1, 1994)
    This is the delightful story of one very small and very hungry caterpillar who grows into a beautiful butterfly as he nibbles his way through the pages of the book. These exquisite books help children learn about animals, numbers, the days of the week, and the importance of friendship and self-esteem. Full color.
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  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar/English/Chinese

    Eric Carle

    Paperback (Black Butterfly Children, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Very popular Very Hungry Caterpillar is available as a bilingual edition in Mandarin Chinese language with English
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  • Big Friend, Little Friend

    Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey Gilchrist

    Board book (Black Butterfly Children, Aug. 1, 1991)
    A three-year-old boy shares a special relationship with his older friend, a nine-year-old girl, and with a younger toddler
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  • My Daddy and I

    Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey Gilchrist

    Board book (Black Butterfly Children, Aug. 1, 1991)
    A little boy and his father enjoy a close companionship that transforms even routine chores into a special time for sharing
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  • Count on Your Fingers African Style

    Claudia Zaslavsky, Wangechi Mutu

    Hardcover (Black Butterfly Children, April 16, 2000)
    A look into the culture and basic economics in Africa, particularly Kenya, is set in tandem with examples of how natives use practical mathematics to overcome language barriers and conduct business.
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  • Mighty Menfolk

    Carole Boston Weatherford, Michelle Mills

    Board book (Black Butterfly Children, Sept. 1, 1997)
    An African American child describes the good qualities of the men in his community and in his family
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  • Indigo and Moonlight Gold

    Jan Spivey Gilchrist

    Hardcover (Black Butterfly Children, Oct. 1, 1993)
    A little girl named Autrie gathers the precious moments of her childhood around her, realizing that the special things she has come to enjoy--her Mama's beautiful face, the night breezes, her own youth--are fleeting.
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  • A Windy Day

    Laura Pegram, Cozbi S. Cabrera

    Board book (Black Butterfly Children, Feb. 1, 1995)
    During a fun-filled outing to the park with her family, a three-year-old girl delights in the mischievous, unpredictable behavior of the playful wind.
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  • Grandma and Me

    Carole Boston Weatherford, Michelle Mills

    Board book (Black Butterfly Children, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes the things that a grandmother and young child do together.
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  • Marcellus' Birthday Cake

    Lorraine Simeon, Petra Rohr-Rouendaal

    Hardcover (Black Butterfly Children, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Marcellus bakes his own birthday cake, in a story that also includes recipes for cake and icing
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  • My Skin Is Brown

    Paula Dejoie

    Board book (Black Butterfly Children, Sept. 1, 1997)
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