Spinelli, Eileen. City Angel.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)

SPINELLI, Eileen. City Angel. illus. by Kyrsten Brooker. unpaged. CIP. Dial. 2005. RTE $16.99. ISBN 0-8037-2821-2. LC 2002011887.

PreS-Gr 2--This book celebrates a day in the life of a city angel. As envisioned by the artist, this celestial being is a black woman in a flowing white patterned gown with fluid, shimmering wings. She flies about the urban streets joining in on everyday pleasures: hitching a ride on a skateboard, singing along with street musicians, or joining in a game of basketball. She is also there to care for those in need and to perform good deeds. Her role is not glorified but it is glorious. She watches over all in "the city she has come to love." …