Lushly illustrated tale sharing the generosity of dairy farmer Max Yasgur, who opened his farm to a generation of flower children for three days of peace and music in August 1969. This became the Woodstock Festival.
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"This picture book in rhyme is delightful. The meter never loses its beat as it delivers the philosophy of the man who proved one person can make a difference. A sound end note affirms music and peace were here 'gigantic, messy and wonderful.'" —Association of Jewish Libraries
"I was enthralled with this rendition of the Woodstock story and read it several times. It was probably no mean feat to recreate this story in rhyme, but it was very well done. The vibrant, colorful artwork was very appealing. Together they captured the spirit of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair (Woodstock)." —Deb Fowler Round Table Reviews
"Lets the light of Woodstock shine on a new generation." —Richie Havens, guitarist
"A giant celebration of the Woodstock nation. Yasgur and Lipner's book is a jubilant reminder of Max Yasgur's generosity." —Naomi Howland, children's book author and illustrator
"A good way to introduce little children to the most positive cultural event of the century—the 1969 Woodstock Festival." —Elliott Landy, official photographer of Woodstock
"A beautifully sanitized version of Woodstock for the newest generation. The words are rhythmic, rhyming, and peaceful—if not entirely accurate—and the fanciful illustrations by Underground Comix's Barbara 'Willy' Mendes tell as much of the history as the text." —Sacramento Book Review
About the Author
Abigail Yasgur and Joseph Lipner wrote this book as labor of peace and love and as a tribute to Abigail's cousin, Max Yasgur, the hero of this story. Abigail Yasgur runs a library and Joseph Lipner is a writer and an attorney. They met and married in Boston and named their son Max Yasgur Lipner for reasons you can probably guess. Abigail and Joseph live with Max and his two very groovy sisters, Emma and Rose, and their dog, Dashwood.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book captures the spirit of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair (Woodstock) perfectly!
July 6, 2009
It was a time when young people wanted to make peace not war. They wanted to sing, to dance and to "groove to the sounds of love." They had the music, the bands, the hippies and the squares, but there was no place to have their festival of love. It was upstate New York, 1969 and the search was on. The bands were chosen, each "gig was signed and sealed," but finding some land to hold their celebration of love and peace seemed to be getting harder by the day. One farmer didn't want hippies in his hay. Another was turned off by "unwashed dirty girls and boys." The next one said sure and when his neighbors yelled he reneged. No, no, no, no, NO! But wait . . . let's ask that guy over there!
"One farmer did not think the same
And Max Yasgur was his name.
He raised cows, sold milk and cheese.
He liked kids with big ideas like these."
The festival was on because "Max said Yes!" They came from all over. In cars and on foot they came onto the land. The tents went up all around the stage and the festival was on. The bands played and the hippies danced to their music. It was a time to make peace, not war and from August 15 to 17, 1969 "almost half-a-million people" made a little love, did a little dance and all got along!
I was enthralled with this rendition of the Woodstock story and read it several times. It was probably no mean feat to recreate this story in rhyme, but it was very well done. The vibrant, colorful artwork was very appealing. Together they captured the spirit of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair (Woodstock) perfectly! In the back of the book there is more information on the festival and Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" lyrics. This is a wonderful nostalgic look at a celebration of peace and love in celebration of its 40-year anniversary. Peace!
"One farmer did not think the same
And Max Yasgur was his name.
He raised cows, sold milk and cheese.
He liked kids with big ideas like these."
The festival was on because "Max said Yes!" They came from all over. In cars and on foot they came onto the land. The tents went up all around the stage and the festival was on. The bands played and the hippies danced to their music. It was a time to make peace, not war and from August 15 to 17, 1969 "almost half-a-million people" made a little love, did a little dance and all got along!
I was enthralled with this rendition of the Woodstock story and read it several times. It was probably no mean feat to recreate this story in rhyme, but it was very well done. The vibrant, colorful artwork was very appealing. Together they captured the spirit of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair (Woodstock) perfectly! In the back of the book there is more information on the festival and Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" lyrics. This is a wonderful nostalgic look at a celebration of peace and love in celebration of its 40-year anniversary. Peace!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Candi Soll
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This is a great childrens book and a great book for those that went to Woodstock that have grandchildren. The words tell the story clear in a simple understanding way. There are great illustrations that are so colorful and filled with joy. While the kids sit and listen it is easy to let your mind drift back to the gool ol days.
The only thing I had to change was the mom and dad to grandma and grandpa. Are we really there!
Even the tickets on the back page that we cluthed so tight all the way from NH to NY not to lose, then didn't even need them as the fences came down for all to get in. It was the concert of a lifetime a time of peace and love... candi
The only thing I had to change was the mom and dad to grandma and grandpa. Are we really there!
Even the tickets on the back page that we cluthed so tight all the way from NH to NY not to lose, then didn't even need them as the fences came down for all to get in. It was the concert of a lifetime a time of peace and love... candi
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An unabashed celebration of the openness and love of a bygone decade
June 21, 2009
Max Said Yes! The Woodstock Story is a colorful, rhyming children's picturebook about the true-life celebration of music and peace that was the Woodstock festival on August 15, 16, and 17 in 1969, and the ordinary dairy farmer who allowed it to happen on his land. Vibrant, colorful illustrations evoking the rainbow passion of the 60's grace this cheerful tale. Max Said Yes! is an unabashed celebration of the openness and love of a bygone decade.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a fun way to remember (and teach ) the greatest concert of all...
Give me a f, give me a u, give me a n, what's that spell,,,,,,fun fun fun!
Thanks Max and family u should be in the rock n roll hall of fame!
Thanks Max and family u should be in the rock n roll hall of fame!
Published 1 month ago by double 0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great book!!!
We bought this book, as well as I Would Have Gone To Woodstock, for our daughter's birthday next month. Both my husband and I read them prior to deciding to give them to her. Read more
Published on August 22, 2010 by Missy T
5.0 out of 5 stars
Max Says Yes!
This August marks the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, the peace and music festival that became a universal cultural marker for peaceful activism. Read more
Published on September 11, 2009 by Jewish Book World Magazine
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Kids book 'bout '3 Days of Peace & Music'
Read 'bout this somewheres.....sounded great
Got 2 kids, 3 & 6
Put this on my Amazon Wish List
Got it for my B-Day, from older Brother
This book doesn't... Read more
Got 2 kids, 3 & 6
Put this on my Amazon Wish List
Got it for my B-Day, from older Brother
This book doesn't... Read more
Published on August 10, 2009 by Peter Isaacson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just say Yes to Max said Yes!
Half a million young people came to a dairy farm in New York to celebrate peace, music and the joy of living in 1969. Read more
Published on August 6, 2009 by Ilene Abramson
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WHEN MUSIC AND PEACE WERE "GIGANTIC, MESSY AND WONDERFUL"
A pivotal moment in US cultural history jumps to life in a picture book bursting with robust nostalgia. Read more
Published on July 13, 2009 by Ellen Cole
4.0 out of 5 stars
A charming children's book
Growing up in the 60s and 70s, Woodstock stood for a magical moment of music and camaraderie that joined many of my generation. Read more
Published on July 12, 2009 by MKarkaeen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Creatively Colorful
"Max Said Yes" is great for early readers and for boomers, parents and grandparents to have a conversation with their youngsters about peace, love and tolerance. Read more
Published on July 5, 2009 by Jean de Modena
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Lets the sunshine in!"
The book is beautiful, delightful, well-written in a whimsical way - the rhyming is clever and loaded with double meanings sure to please the adults reading the book. Read more
Published on July 3, 2009 by Pearl L. Kane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous book
With amazingly vibrant pictures and a brief, sweet rhymed narrative, this book beautifully conveys the essence of Woodstock to very young children through the eyes of the farmer... Read more
Published on June 26, 2009 by Joel Stern
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