Hugged by the Night Mark Billingham Old Lady Bitterwood

Old Lady Bitterwood

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But nothing is perfect

Artemisia must choose between revenge and her dream of creating a legacy that will span the generations

Hugged by the Night Mark Billingham Old Lady BitterwoodSpoken word poet Harold Green III's dazzling picture book is a reassuring lullaby for bedtime fears and an affirmation of the beauty and power of Black identity. As darkness settles over the forest, three animals gaze up at the night sky and wonder how they can be as confident, proud, and fearless as she is. Hearing their wishes, the sky takes the animals into her arms and, with a gentle embrace, bestows upon each a powerful and transformative gift.