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Just the Two of Us

Just the Two of Us

by Will Smith Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Fathers and Sons "Just the two of us, Building castles in the sky; Just the two of us, You and I." Will Smith--- musician, actor, and father--brings us a moving celebration of fatherhood. Smith's heartfelt lyrics and Kadir Nelson's vibrant paintings capture the beauty and intensity of a father's love as his child grows from a boy into a man. This poignant portrait will resonate with fathers and sons everywhere.
Ages
6, 7, 5
Interest Level
Grades K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent
3.5
Guided Reading
NR
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Number of Pages
32
Genre
Thesauri, Reference

About the Author and Illustrator

Kadir Nelson Kadir Nelson is a critically acclaimed artist and illustrator. His children's book awards include the Coretta Scott King Award and the NAACP Image Award.

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