What a Wonderful World Contributor(s): Weiss, George David (Author), Thiele, Bob (Author), Bryan, Ashley (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689800878 ISBN-13: 9780689800870 Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 1995 Annotation: Bryan takes the words of this familiar and much-loved song, inspired by the genius of Louis Armstrong, to create a picture book that represents all races and demonstrates the wonderful beauty of diversity in the world. Full color. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Music - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - General |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 94078123 |
Lexile Measure: 280 |
Series: Jean Karl Books (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.2" W x 12.1" (1.10 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 30746 Reading Level: 2.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What simpler way could there be to express to children the beauty and the harmony in the world around them than through the lyrics of this song by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele, made famous by the great Louis Armstrong? And what better visual accompaniment than the bright colorful artwork by award-winning Ashley Bryan depicting children of many backgrounds (and Louis Armstrong himself) performing a puppet show that brings the lyrics to life. Here is a book of brightness, wonder, and hope to be shared by all. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bryan, Ashley: - Ashley Bryan grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he has shared the joy of song with children ever since. A beloved illustrator, he was recently named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He has also been the recipient of the Coretta Scott King--Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award; the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award; has been 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 lives in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine. |