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Angels

by Eloise Greenfield · 1998

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The illustrator's trademark black-and-white graphite drawings adorn a book of poetry depicting angels as they guide, comfort, and protect little children as they pass the milestones of their lives and as they enjoy their everyday activities.

Themes
African AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 32 pages
Form
poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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