When Clay Sings (Hardcover)

by Byrd Baylor (Author), Tom Bahti (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
A lyrical consideration of the lives and thoughts of an ancient people whose pottery can still be found in the desert of the American Southwest. "Bahti has filled the pages with evocative pen-and-ink line drawings representing the primitive figures and designs on the pottery . . . The striking effect of the illustrations is matched by Baylor's word images . . ."--School Library Journal, starred review. Caldecott Honor Book; ALA Notable Children's Book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum (June 30, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684188295
• ISBN-13: 978-0684188294
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,056,838 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautifully illustrated, lyrical poem about pottery, November 22, 1998

By A Customer

This is a book I would give to my grownup friends who are potters, or graphic artisits, or parents of budding artists.... I was drawn in by the title and the cover art, and enchanted by what I found...truly a treasure! It is about the centuries-old tradition of pottery and the stillness necessary to hear the small voice in the clay as it sings to the potter. A wonderful book to give as a gift during these holidays so filled with noise and technology and BUY ME! Enjoy.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Preserving Heritage, March 28, 2000

By	Lone Wolf (Florida, United States) - See all my reviews

When Clay Sings, tells the story of Indian pottery lying in the sands of the desert of the American Southwest. This pottery cries out with stories from the lives, customs, and thoughts of the people. The legacy of their lives are wrapped up in the art. The beautiful Indian artwork on each page matches the lyrical, imagery effect of the text. A great book for introducing children to Indian heritage or pottery in general.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars super!! good story!! xcellent graphics!!, June 25, 2004

By	El Zahrul "el" (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Clay Sings (Paperback)

i find the book interesting, its approach in introducing children to archaeology and culture is unique and should be followed..
the drawings / paintings are marvelous!!!!
i believe children (and adults) will find the book stand out from others....