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Beautiful blackbirdBeautiful blackbird

Beautiful blackbird2003

Ashley Bryan

About this book

In a story of the Ila people, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his "blackening brew."

Details

First published
2003
OL Work ID
OL2775036W

Subjects

FolkloreIla (African people)AnimalsCoretta Scott King AwardJUVENILE FICTIONFairy Tales & FolkloreAfrican AmericanPeople & PlacesBirdsChildren's fictionFolklore, africa

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