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What a Morning!: The Christmas Story in Black Spirituals (Aladdin Picture Books)

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This book contains Ashley Bryans wonderful illustration that are related to the music in the book and Christmas. This book has five full sheet music version of songs. (Not for the novice or beginning pianist.) Although I did not recognize all the songs (four are not traditional Christmas songs), once I played the music and read the words, I saw how they related. In fact, I bought the soulful rendition of "Go, Tell it on the Mountain" to my chior. It is written in that gospel music, church manner that was perfect. I am going to use the book for this years Christmas play. I checked it out of the library right before christmas last year and did not have time. Great book. Beautiful picture. Meaningful and moving music. A great buy!

Beautiful original book and brilliant colors with well arranged spirituals provide a children's choir director with an excellent teaching opportunity. Kids will learn the songs for their Christmas Eve choir presentation and enjoy the pictures during their rehearsals. The artwork should provide subliminal inspiration for the kids while learning the spirituals. Simon and Schuster should reprint this volume.