We All Sing with the Same Voice [Hardcover]

J. Philip Miller (Author), Sheppard M. Greene (Author), Paul Meisel (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This joyful Sesame Street song embraces the notion that no matter where children live, what they look like, or what they do, they're all the same where it counts -- at heart.

Paul Meisel's colorful illustrations lovingly illuminate this vital message, and the enclosed CD lets kids sing along.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

I live across the street,
In the mountains,
On the beach.
I come from everywhere.
And my name is you.

No matter where they live, what they look like, who is in their families, or what they do, all children, at heart, are the same. This Sesame Street song by J. Philip Miller and Sheppard M. Greene comes to life with Paul Meisel's happy illustrations. Children from Texas, Peru, and southern France; with black hair, red hair, or yellow hair; named Jack or Amanda Sue or Kareem Abdu; rejoice in the fact that they all "sing with the same voice." Meisel paints a picture of diversity that is buoyant and beautiful. Children in their native garb, from serapes to woven vests to blue jeans, open their mouths wide in song, encouraging young readers to sing along with the accompanying CD. Meisel has illustrated many popular picture books, including Jean Craighead George's How to Talk to Your Cat and Go Away, Dog, by Joan L. Nodset. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly

A classic Sesame Street song becomes a cheerful picture book about children's universal thoughts and feelings. Throughout these pages, youngsters differentiated by race, nationality, gender or geography join hands and sing: "We all sing with the same voice,/ The same song,/ The same voice./ We all sing with the same voice,/ And we sing in harmony." In a succinct and easy-to-understand style, the lyrics go straight to the heart, addressing such themes as family ("I have sisters one two three./ In my family there's just me./ I've got one daddy./ I've got two"), pets or the expression of emotions ("Sometimes I get mad and mean./ Sometimes I feel happy./ And when I want to cry I do"). Miller and Greene's idealistic vision of inclusion and acceptance is one that readers can easily embrace. Meisel (How to Talk to Your Cat) infuses the proceedings with joy--smiling, vibrantly clad children and caring adults populate his sunny scenes. A CD recording of the song from 1982 is packaged with this book. Ages 3-7.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (December 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060274751
• ISBN-13: 978-0060274757
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Social Skills
  • #89 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Music

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great lesson for all!, October 31, 2001

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knitfit "megmcd423" (Rocky Point, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We All Sing with the Same Voice (Hardcover)

I am a preservice teacher and 1st read this book in a teacher education class, and was pleasntly surprised! It is a great asset to any library, school or home. The pictures and words reinforce the idea that we are all the same, an idea that we need to remember in these hard times. I love the repeating line, "I am you". A catchy song sure to become a favorite is included with the book!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, June 5, 2003

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A Mom (Fayetteville, AR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We All Sing with the Same Voice (Hardcover)

I checked this book out from our library initially because I loved the graphics and it seemed like an age-appropriate book for my two year old. I didn't realize until I got home that it included a CD. She loved it and wanted me to play the song more. After checking it out from the library a couple of times, I knew that this book would be one that we had to own. My six year old niece loves it as well, my daughter sings it all the time, and it is a song that I gladly know all the words to. The theme is timeless and the illustrations are fantastic.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, wonderful book, but disappointing CD!, June 28, 2001

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Aviva Gutin (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We All Sing with the Same Voice (Hardcover)

As an early childhood educator, I was dying to get this book and have a good recording of the Sesame Street segment that this book is based on (and literally one of my favorite songs of all time). The book was fabulous. Unfortunately, the CD does not contain the original recording, on which one gender-unknown child sings all the lyrics as the faces change, thereby reinforcing the message of similarity. The recording from the book lacks any of the charm of the original. Oh well! I guess I'll have to tape it off my TV.