EVERYTHING GROWS RAFFI SONG RD (Raffi Songs to Read) [Hardcover]

Raffi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 1989 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Raffi Songs to Read

Everything grows, anyone knows . . . So sings Raffi in his uplifting children's song that inspired this book. Accompanying Raffi's lyrics there are illustrations by Eugenie Fernandes, with subjects including children of different races, and various scenes from nature.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS- Gr 2-- This book uses full-color photos to illustrate the lyrics of one of Raffi's loveliest songs: ``A blade of grass, fingers and toes,/ Hair on my head,/ A red, red, rose./ Everything grows, anyone knows . . .'' Unfortunately, the photos have a contrived look; that they show child-oriented objects (puppies, corn on the cob, dandelion fluff) and faces from several races compensates only a little. Like the song's lyrics, they are simple, direct, and warm; but they are shallow and belie the deeper meaning of the words. Lyrics and the song's melody line (transcribed with three sharps--very difficult for beginning musicians to play), with simple guitar chords, appear on the final page. This effort does not stand on its own as a picture book, nor does it do justice to the song it represents. --Liza Bliss, Worcester Public Library, MA

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (September 2, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517572753
• ISBN-13: 978-0517572757
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,764,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Grandma's Bag, May 27, 2008

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G. Williamson "Grateful Grandma" (Lake Oswego OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everything Grows (Hardcover)

When visiting my grandchildren I always bring my special bag of books and other items that are just for that child. This sing along Raffi board book is perfect. The music is on the CD that is included. The illustrations are lovely and I have used this with grandbabies who are just a few months old. It's a great way to bond with the newest members of our family.

Grateful grandma from Lake Oswego, Oregon.