Overview
When Kundana meets her newborn sister, Kuku, she declares her the prettiest baby in the world. But as grandparents, aunts, and uncles welcome Kuku, all they want to know is what color she is. Is she a marigold like her sister? Or a white jasmine? As the family gazes at Kukuās brown skin, big sister Kundana wonders why her family would care what color Kuku isāsheās beautiful! Inspired by first-time author Harshini Vankineniās own experiences with colorismāthe practice of treating people differently because of how dark or light their skin isāWhat Color Is the Baby? is a moving journey of a big sister finding a new and loving way to describe and defend her adored baby sister, while Neha Rawatās warm illustrations delight with coziness and love of family.
This book title, What Color Is the Baby?: A Celebration of Skin Tones, ISBN: 9781536228946, by Harshini Vankineni, Neha Rawat, published by Candlewick Press (February 4, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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