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Under the Christmas Tree illustrated by Kadir Nelson HarperCollins, 2002 ISBN: 978-0-688-16000-5 From the Book "The angel smiles Atop the tree And proves me right. She's happiest there Poised for flight. Halo kissing the ceiling Feeling closer to home." from Under The Christmas Tree © 2002 by Nikki Grimes Reviews ![]() "Grimes and Nelson are ideal collaborators for this celebration of the sights, sounds, and feelings of Christmas from a child's point of view. Twenty-three poems take readers through the season, focusing on the life of an urban African-American family. ..Nelson's realistic paintings in rich, muted colors and soft textures masterfully portray the warmth and joy of the selections. This is a treasure that families will want to share every ear." School Library Journal, starred review Awards Society of Illustrators Silver Medal 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing |
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