In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall

In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall
Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe

This is a collection of poems celebrating African American fathers and the influence that they have over their families. The poems are coupled with the artwork of Javaka Steptoe. This would made a nice gift for dad.
 

My People

My People
by Langston Hughes
Photographs by Charles R. Smith Jr.

This is a beautiful book of faces set to the words of Langston Hughes' poem, My People. The sepia portraits depict the beauty and the soul of "my people."

Gingerbread Days

Gingerbread Days: Poems 

by Joyce Carol Thomas
illustrated by Floyd Cooper

This is a collection of poems celebrating the seasons of a family's love. There are twelve poems, one for each month of the year. January begins with the smell of Grandma making gingerbread. The collection concludes with "December's Song," which is about a father's love.

Brothers & Sisters: Family Poems

Brothers & Sisters: Family Poems 

by Eloise Greenfield
Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist

This is a collection of poems about brothers and sisters. There were some really cute poems included! The poems deal with all kinds of family related topics including sibling rivalry and having a new baby sister. There is even a poem about being twins (which we enjoyed...since we have two sets in our house!)  :-)