"My father always promised us . . ." begins this well-known song by Judy Collins celebrating family love. Here is the story of a family whose dreams carry them beyond the drab mining town where they live to the promise of a finer life--a life of music and dance and travel. Jane Dyer's exquisite illustrations capture the song's warm feelings, making this a book for fathers and children to share and treasure. Lyrics and music are included. Full color illustrations.
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American folk singer Judy Collins's work as a lyricist is not well known, but it's as affecting as her performances of "Suzanne" and "Chelsea Morning" (for which first daughter Chelsea Clinton is said to be named). "My Father" has a special place in the hearts of those who've been lucky enough to share dreams with their own dads. A simple remembrance of an Ohio miner and his promise to take his girls to Paris, the song is now a book, and its lyrics (and score) are available to a new generation. The lyrics are accompanied here by Jane Dyer's evocative illustrations, to which children will respond immediately. Adults may even find themselves longing for their childhood days. (The publisher suggests the book for children ages 4-8, but anybody who ever loved a dad, and any dad who ever loved his children, will be moved and pleased by this book.)
From Publishers Weekly
Based on the lyrics of folksinger Collins's well-known song, this appealing picture book takes a nostalgic look at a daughter and a childhood made radiant by "my father's dreams" of an ideal life. Dyer's halcyon palette delicately evokes the simple pleasures of that childhood in watercolors, but she chooses to smooth its rough edges: the gap between the implied hardships and the hopes of the Ohio miner's family, so poignant in the song, is not mirrored in the paintings. But for the daughter who grows up to fulfill her father's vision--living in Paris, her children dancing and dreaming--the song is an act of love and remembrance made on her father's behalf, and Dyer rises to the occasion with quiet euphoria. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A heartfelt story by the best artist of the century,
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This is not only a beautiful story, but a beautiful song. Ms. Collins is my absolute, all-time, forever favorite artist, and her words and her music in conjuction with these beautiful paintings provide a warm, fuzzy feeling that people (and cats) of all ages will enjoy
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the book arrived well packed and much earlier than I expected. It was in great condition and saved me money and time.
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