Hi, I'm Gabrielle Union Wade.
>> And I'm Dwyane Wade.
>> And today we will be reading our new picture book, Shady Baby.
>> We hope you guys enjoy it.
>> By Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwayne Wade, Jr.,
illustrated by Tara Nicole Whitaker.
>> Inspired by fan favorite Kaavia James Union-Wade.
>> You are about to meet our girl, Shady Baby.
Now, everyone has an idea of who she is.
But do they really know?
As you read her story, we hope that you enjoy how Shady Baby gently leads others,
uses her voice, remains direct and clear, and holds her peers accountable.
Her shade manifests as a look, a comment, or gesture.
But however she expresses it, shade is also her superpower.
It's a specific way that she and all children can shape a better world,
one side-eye at a time.
And if anyone knows how to master shade, it's Shady Baby.
We can't wait for you all to meet her.
So go ahead, turn the page.
Love, Gabrielle and Dwyane.
>> This is Shady Baby.
She's cute, but keeps it real.
Shady might be tiny, but she's a mighty big deal.
Shady shakes things up, as she conquers every day.
Cuz Shady gets things done in her Shady Baby way.
That's my name.
Don't wear it out.
>> How's Shady Baby feeling?
She always lets it show!
What is Shady thinking?
She will always let you know.
Shady raises her eyebrows.
Shady scratches her chin.
You know exactly what's up when she flashes a grin.
>> Shady wakes up early, before the sun shines bright.
Looking this fabulous won't just happen overnight.
Shady Baby is fly!
She's a trendy tastemaker.
Shirt, pants, shoes, she's a fashion-rule breaker.
Shady checks out the mirror.
She turns this and that way.
She's so fresh and so clean, all set to start her day.
>> First, Shady hits the pool where she splashes, floats, and swims.
At the deckside party, Shady grooves while she spins!
Hold on to your floaties, y'all.
DJ B-I-G Boss is in the house.
[SOUND] >> [LAUGH] No break time for Shady.
This afternoon is still young.
Who wants to stop for snacks, when there are swings to be swung?
C'mon, Mama, let's go.
You're on Shady's time.
>> Shady zips down the slide.
The park is always big fun.
Letting trouble happen, Shady Baby's not the one.
When others push and shove, someone has to save the day!
So Shady Baby steps up in her Shady Baby way!
>> Shady stands real tall, flashes her famous side-eye.
Then she says to the girl, you should give kindness a try.
Let me tell you some things every baby has to learn.
We don't push, we don't shove.
We wait nicely for our turn.
>> We share with each other cuz there's always enough.
We don't grab from our friends or run away with their stuff.
Shady sat in the sand and broke the cookie in two.
Make things a little sweeter, that's something she can do.
And that's how the cookie crumbles.
>> The Shady Baby Way makes playtime so much better.
With Shady in the mix, everyone plays together!
This castle could use a Shady's touch!
>> But one girl gets jealous of how the other kids play.
She sneaks up on Shady, grabs her toy and runs away.
>> When her lips begin trembling and tears fill up in her eyes,
Shady's friends gather around at the sound of her cries.
>> Her new friends wanna help.
What would Shady Baby do?
They stand up tall, flash a look, and they say what is true.
We share with each other cuz there's always enough.
We don't grab from our friends or run away with their stuff.
I'm sorry, the girl says.
Can I join you all to play?
Shady thinks it over in her Shady Baby way.
>> Okay, Shady Baby smiles.
You can join our crew, only if you learn to play the way that real friends do.
>> Shady Baby takes charge.
She's a leader every day.
And justice will get served hot when Shady gets a say!
Call me tushy, because I'm wiped!
Sure, her days are busy.
She's a boss who runs the show.
But before Shady rests, there's one more place to go.
>> Warm and cozy at home, Shady Baby snuggles so close.
Cuddling with her family is the thing she loves most.
Bring it in, people, it's still Shady time!
>> The end.
Thank you so much for joining us at story time today.
>> We'll see you guys next time.
Thank you so much.
>> Thank you so much.
Bye, guys.
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