You're a Grand Old Flag [Hardcover]

Public Domain (Author), George M Cohan (Author), Norman Rockwell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.

Written in 1906 by George M. Cohan, "You're a Grand Old Flag" has been a favorite celebration song for generations of Americans. Now see it brought to life like never before as it is set with images of Americana, by the master of all things patriotic, Norman Rockwell. Children run to the swimming hole, families attend parades, a young couple kisses, and soldiers salute in this tribute to Norman Rockwell and the American culture, so beautifully immortalized in his art. With a foreword by Norman Rockwell's grandson, John Rockwell, this book is a treasure that families will love to sing along with.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4—It is difficult to think of a more patriotic combination than Cohan's lyrics and Rockwell's artwork, and this picture book introduces both to a new generation of children. In a short but interesting introduction, John Rockwell discusses his grandfather's long career and some of the common themes found in his pictures. This is followed by a series of spreads, each pairing a few lines from the famous song with a good-quality, full-color reproduction of a familiar Norman Rockwell illustration. The lyrics are then repeated, with a different painting for each phrase. The choice of images is thoughtful, in some places suggesting new and occasionally humorous meanings for the words. The text is artistically typeset in a large font reminiscent of printing during the mid-1900s. Matching borders tie the book together in a cohesive visual whole. Illustration credits are appended, with thumbnails of each picture and captions stating when and where it first appeared. This volume has great appeal for Rockwell's fans, but readers must be sensitive to the fact that it portrays an idealized, predominately white view of America. You're a Grand Old Flag (Walker, 2007), with Warren Kimble's attractive folk art, is a good alternative.—Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT
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About the Author

GEORGE M. COHAN (1878-1942) grew up on the road in a vaudeville family. After moving to New York in his teens, he and his musicals became hits on Broadway. You're a Grand Old Flag was the first song in a musical to sell over one million copies of sheet music.
 
WARREN KIMBLE is one of America's most successful folk artists. Originally an elementary art teacher in New Jersey, he was drawn to the serenity of Vermont, where he lives and works today.  His favorite medium is paint on distressed wood--antique doors, breadboards, or tabletops that he and his wife travel widely to find. He and his wife, Lorraine, have 3 children and many grandchildren.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (June 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416917705
• ISBN-13: 978-1416917700
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #605,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grand Old Flag, July 19, 2008

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This book is excellent! The words to the song are split so there is one line to a page which is beautifully illustrated. It is very fun to sing the whole song while turning the pages and looking at the drawings. You can't botch up the words or forget something. A good feeling, patriotic book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming!, August 8, 2010

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This is a charmer I've been reading & singing to my grandkids, even if it's short on text - just the first verse of Geo M. Cohan's song & long on Norman Rockwell's pictures of Americans.

For those new converts to the PC way of life, you will notice how few are the faces of color on these pages. Both men lived B4 WWII. Get over it. If you're an "apologist" you won't be interested in this one, anyway. God Bless America & all who love & work for her!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning artwork, August 8, 2008

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Linda J. Garrett "Music lover" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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How appropriate to use Normal Rockwell illustrations for this wonderful patriotic song. I will be using the book to teach my music students the beautiful song.