This book embraces the many features of the African-American people. This book also embraces the relationship between a father and son. At the very end of the book, there is a mirror so the young children can view their selves. ( )

Reviews:

Susie Wilde (Children's Literature)
Several African-American writers are bringing books to young babies. Pretty Brown Face shows a father admiring his young son 's "as special as can be" features. A mylar mirror encourages babies to look at their own faces. 1997, Red Wagon/Harcourt, $4.95. Ages 6 mo. to 3.
CCBC (Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices, 1997)
The same African-American family, consisting of mom, dad, toddler sister and baby brother, is featured in four board book volumes. In I Smell Honey the older sister watches as mom prepares a meal of fried catfish, collard greens, red beans and sweet potato pie. Big sister entertains baby brother with her fancy moves in Watch Me Dance and both children are intrigued with a traditional African instrument, the shekere, in Shake, Shake, Shake. In front of a mirror at bedtime, Dad and little brother play a distinctly afrocentric version of "Where's your nose?" in Pretty Brown Face. Each volume successfully blends early childhood concepts with elements of African-American culture. CCBC categories: Books for Babies and Toddlers. 1997, Red Wagon/Harcourt, 14 pages, $4.95. Ages 9 months-3 years. ( )