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Boy of Mine
In this imaginative bedtime companion to Girl of Mine , an adorable little boy plays among the stars before his mommy tucks him in and wishes him sweet dreams. The beautiful starry sky in the illustrations is a tribute to Van Gogh's "Starry Night", and the charming lullaby, inspired by "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," will take babies on a magical journey before bedtime.
With Asim's engaging and adorable rhymes and Pham's vibrant illustrations, babies and parents alike are sure to fall for Boy of Mine .
With Asim's engaging and adorable rhymes and Pham's vibrant illustrations, babies and parents alike are sure to fall for Boy of Mine .
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
20 pages, Board Book
First published April 1, 2010
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Praise for Only The Strong
"Jabari Asim is such an elegant writer that you won't realize how smoothly he drew you in until you're halfway through this book. Humane and humorous, compassionate and willing to get a little rough, this describes both the writer and the novel. Only The Strong does for St. Louis what Edward P. Jones has done for Washington D.C., Raymond Chandler for Los Angeles---marked it as place on the literary map where you'll want to stay for a long while. A riveting novel." --Victor LaValle, author of The Devil in Silver
“Only the Strong is a lushly atmospheric and passionately written piece of work, bursting with colorful characters that shine on every page.” ---Bernice L. McFadden, author of Gathering of Waters
"Only the Strong effortlessly transmits Jabari Asim’s profound affection for this book's charismatic and varied characters. This is a vivid, revelatory portrait of 1970s America in the disheartened aftermath of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death." —Rafael Yglesias, author of The Wisdom of Perversity
"There's an eerie timeliness to the publication of this fictional study of Saint Louis black communities of the 1970s. Only the Strong reminds me of Chester Himes’ Harlem entertainments—in its deceptively light handling of desperately serious subject matter. Jabari Asim is a writer to watch, and to listen to closely, in these difficult times." —Madison Smartt Bell, author of All Souls’ Rising and Zig Zag Wanderer
"It is like stepping into a time capsule of my old neighborhood in the 1970s...to read about Gateway City, Jabari Asim’s fascinating rendition of St. Louis, as an adult brings back memories of time and place, and also admiration for his storytelling." —Susan Straight, author of Between Heaven and Here and A Million Nightingales
Praise for A Taste Of Honey
"A Taste of Honey has the power of memoir and the poetry of fiction. Suddenly, it is 1968 once more, with all of the hope and violence and seismic change that rocked the cities that summer. It's all here and it's all beautifully rendered. This books is a gem."
—Chris Bohjalian, author of Secrets of Eden
"Jabari Asim has written a brilliant coming-of-age tale filled with compelling characters navigating race relations in 1968, navigating familial and neighborhood demands, and triumphantly reaffirming what it means to be human. A lovely, lyrical collection of connected stories that will leave readers breathless and ecstatic with passion and joy."
—Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of Yellow Moon
"Offering the bitter with the sweet, Jabari Asim's first collection of stories, A Taste Of Honey, serves up a multilayered dish. Asim ranges through and across a Midwestern African American community in the wake of the civil rights movement and the social changes of the last forty years, writing from the inside out and unforgettably bringing to life a world that still is too seldom seen in American fiction."
—John Keene, author of Annotations
"Jabari Asim's rich short stories read like a novel . . . full of people we love getting to know—Rose, Gabriel, Pristine, Ed, Reuben, and Guts. I particularly loved the male characters in these pages . . . men who live by their brains and their brawn, shelter their children, their community. They embrace their wives. They love hard, laugh deep, and cry inside."
—Denise Nicholas, author of Freshwater Road
"Asim successfully delves into politics, domestic violence, racial identity, young love, and more in this humorous and poignant collection..."
—Publishers Weekly
"With his debut work of fiction, the Guggenheim Fellow proves himself to be a promising storyteller." -Library Journal
"This fiction rings true." -Kirkus Reviews
More about Jabari Asim
He is the author of What Obama Means . . . For Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future,, The N Word
"Jabari Asim is such an elegant writer that you won't realize how smoothly he drew you in until you're halfway through this book. Humane and humorous, compassionate and willing to get a little rough, this describes both the writer and the novel. Only The Strong does for St. Louis what Edward P. Jones has done for Washington D.C., Raymond Chandler for Los Angeles---marked it as place on the literary map where you'll want to stay for a long while. A riveting novel." --Victor LaValle, author of The Devil in Silver
“Only the Strong is a lushly atmospheric and passionately written piece of work, bursting with colorful characters that shine on every page.” ---Bernice L. McFadden, author of Gathering of Waters
"Only the Strong effortlessly transmits Jabari Asim’s profound affection for this book's charismatic and varied characters. This is a vivid, revelatory portrait of 1970s America in the disheartened aftermath of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death." —Rafael Yglesias, author of The Wisdom of Perversity
"There's an eerie timeliness to the publication of this fictional study of Saint Louis black communities of the 1970s. Only the Strong reminds me of Chester Himes’ Harlem entertainments—in its deceptively light handling of desperately serious subject matter. Jabari Asim is a writer to watch, and to listen to closely, in these difficult times." —Madison Smartt Bell, author of All Souls’ Rising and Zig Zag Wanderer
"It is like stepping into a time capsule of my old neighborhood in the 1970s...to read about Gateway City, Jabari Asim’s fascinating rendition of St. Louis, as an adult brings back memories of time and place, and also admiration for his storytelling." —Susan Straight, author of Between Heaven and Here and A Million Nightingales
Praise for A Taste Of Honey
"A Taste of Honey has the power of memoir and the poetry of fiction. Suddenly, it is 1968 once more, with all of the hope and violence and seismic change that rocked the cities that summer. It's all here and it's all beautifully rendered. This books is a gem."
—Chris Bohjalian, author of Secrets of Eden
"Jabari Asim has written a brilliant coming-of-age tale filled with compelling characters navigating race relations in 1968, navigating familial and neighborhood demands, and triumphantly reaffirming what it means to be human. A lovely, lyrical collection of connected stories that will leave readers breathless and ecstatic with passion and joy."
—Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of Yellow Moon
"Offering the bitter with the sweet, Jabari Asim's first collection of stories, A Taste Of Honey, serves up a multilayered dish. Asim ranges through and across a Midwestern African American community in the wake of the civil rights movement and the social changes of the last forty years, writing from the inside out and unforgettably bringing to life a world that still is too seldom seen in American fiction."
—John Keene, author of Annotations
"Jabari Asim's rich short stories read like a novel . . . full of people we love getting to know—Rose, Gabriel, Pristine, Ed, Reuben, and Guts. I particularly loved the male characters in these pages . . . men who live by their brains and their brawn, shelter their children, their community. They embrace their wives. They love hard, laugh deep, and cry inside."
—Denise Nicholas, author of Freshwater Road
"Asim successfully delves into politics, domestic violence, racial identity, young love, and more in this humorous and poignant collection..."
—Publishers Weekly
"With his debut work of fiction, the Guggenheim Fellow proves himself to be a promising storyteller." -Library Journal
"This fiction rings true." -Kirkus Reviews
More about Jabari Asim
He is the author of What Obama Means . . . For Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future,, The N Word
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
October 17, 2013
3* art
3* story
Especially love the "Prince of Peek-a-Boo" page. Squirt covers his eyes and says "Boo!" back to the boy.
3* story
Especially love the "Prince of Peek-a-Boo" page. Squirt covers his eyes and says "Boo!" back to the boy.
November 19, 2024
Jack borrowed this book from the Oxford Public Library. I picked it because it's so freaking cute, and I love him so much.
After Bluey time, I pulled out this book to help Jack unwind and see if he would read a bit with me. To my surprise, he stood right by me while I sat on the couch and read. He smiled at the love in his voice, and he even let me stroke his hair and pat his cheek. Sweet boy. And he smiled even brighter and giggled when the "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" part came.
After Bluey time, I pulled out this book to help Jack unwind and see if he would read a bit with me. To my surprise, he stood right by me while I sat on the couch and read. He smiled at the love in his voice, and he even let me stroke his hair and pat his cheek. Sweet boy. And he smiled even brighter and giggled when the "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" part came.
October 4, 2021
Very cute book in verse singing the praises of their sweet little boy. Enchanting illustrations to grab the attention of your little one as you read it to them, and the familiar refrain of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is woven into the rest of the original lyrics to add a nostalgic and comforting feel as well.
June 1, 2019
Parents of exuberant little toddler boys will for sure enjoy reading this to them.
December 16, 2019
Our favorite before bed book
April 5, 2020
This book is a favorite of my kids...my son 6 years ago and my newest now.
It is a sweet book, a nice rhyme and rhythm.
Highly reccomend!
It is a sweet book, a nice rhyme and rhythm.
Highly reccomend!
March 16, 2017
This is a really sweet little bedtime book. Rhyming text that conveys a strong "I love you" message. Four stars instead of five only because it wasn't over-the-moon spectacular. It's a really strong book, though, and will be read many times, I'm sure.
October 17, 2015
A sweet book with beautiful, colorful artwork. This is one of my son's favorite books, along with Whose Knees are These and Whose Toes are Those. This one is especially catchy because part of it can be sung to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."
February 11, 2016
My son's favorite. We read it every night for many years. It helps that my son saw himself in the character. It made him feel as special and loved as we saw him. He still likes coming back to this once and a while, and he is turning three this week.
February 4, 2011
Owen really likes this one.
June 11, 2013
This is a nice quick bedtime read. My son has pretty much outgrown it now but we enjoyed it for a long time. Great for 1.5 and younger
May 23, 2013
Fantastic board book with an exuberant, adorable baby.
July 3, 2013
My son's all-time favorite
November 3, 2013
This is my son's favorite book. Especially the 'tiny prince of peekaboo' page.
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November 23, 2014My son loves this book.
October 20, 2016
A brightly colored picture book. Hard cover perfect for getting chewed on and not easily ripped out. Cute read for the little boys out there.
July 5, 2021
This book is number 1 on our list! We love reading it every night before going to bed.
August 27, 2013
A sweet book about how you cherish your little boy, perfect for bedtime.
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