My Girl

Motown Baby Love Board Books #1

by Charles R. Smith Jr.

We all know them, we all love them--our favorite Motown songs just keep getting better and better. These heartfelt lyrics have stood the test of time--and now they take on a whole new meaning when paired with irresistible photos of babies who come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. The Motown Baby Love board books are sure to zoom to the top of the charts

12 pages, Board Book

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

Charles R. Smith Jr. is an award-winning author, photographer, and poet with more than thirty books to his credit. His awards include a Coretta Scott King Award for illustration for his photographs accompanying the Langston Hughes poem "My People" and a Coretta Scott King Honor for his biography of Muhammad Ali, Twelve Rounds to Glory. He is the author of Rimshots, Hoop Kings, Hoop Queens, Tall Tales, Short Takes, Diamond Life, and I Am America. A father of three himself, Charles brings his love of basketball and baseball right down to the toddler set in Let's Play Basketball! and Let's Play Baseball! His recent work celebrates subjects he's been interested in since he was a kid, such as The Mighty 12, which honors Greek gods and goddesses. He currently lives in Poughkeepsie, NY, with his wife, Gillian, and their three kids. You can visit him online at www.charlesrsmithjr.com.