All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals

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All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals - Bryan, Ashley
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Description
Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Bryan has selected twenty best-known and best-loved African-American spirituals, including the title song, "All Night, All Day," and such others as "This Little Light of Mine," "O When the Saints Go Marching In," and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."
Glorious full-color pictures, piano accompaniment, and guitar chords help capture the spirit and essence of these timeless songs that can be enjoyed by people of every age and every level of musical skill.
Product Details
Price
$7.99  $7.43
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.98 X 9.98 X 0.18 inches | 0.37 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780689867866
BISAC Categories:
Music - General

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About the Author
Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he shared the joy of song with children. A beloved illustrator, he was named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He also received the Coretta Scott King--Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, was a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer, a Coretta Scott King Award winner, and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books include Freedom Over Me; Sail Away; Beautiful Blackbird; Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum; Let It Shine; Ashley Bryan's Book of Puppets; and What a Wonderful World. He lived in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.
Reviews
School Library Journal The songs leap off the page, demanding to be played and sung.
Young Reader A remarkable achievement and a lovely treasure.
Kirkus Reviews starred review A truly beautiful book, worthy of the wonderful music it showcases.
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