Bryan, Ashley: Let it Shine: Three Favorite Spirituals.Bryan, Ashley LET IT SHINE: Three Favorite Spirituals. Il. by author. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 9780-689-84732-5. New York: Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster U.S. publishing company. It was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon (1899–1960) and M. Lincoln Schuster (1897–1970), whose initial project, the original crossword-puzzle book, was a best-seller. , 2007. 48 pp. $16.99. This beautifully illustrated book presents the verses of three well-known hymns: "This Little Light of Mine "This Little Light of Mine" is a negro spiritual, themed on the importance of unity in the face of struggle. Under the influence of Zilphia Horton, Fannie Lou Hamer and others it eventually became a Civil Rights anthem in the 1950s and 1960s. ," "Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In "When the Saints Go Marching In", so well-known that it is often referred to merely as "The Saints", is a United States gospel hymn that has taken on certain aspects of folk music. ," and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." Illustrating historically significant and culturally relevant songs helps cultivate a child's love of both music and art. This book's vibrant illustrations and emotional lyrics are full of rhythm, rhyme, and repetition that will have children singing along while learning about African American cultures. Ashley Bryan presents a joyful and moving book that rejoices in the strength, determination, and endurance of African Americans' experiences. Ages 4-8. Reviewed by Sadie Blaine, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL |
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