Let It Shine
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Common Sense says
Color-burst pictures illuminate gospel songs.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Let It Shine was written by Dawn Friedman
Parents need to know that the text of this 2008 Coretta Scott King Award winner is Christian spirituals.
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- Families can sing the songs together (sheet music is included in the back) and also explore the importance of spirituals in African-American history.
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Book Summary
Is It Any Good?
It's no wonder that this sumptuous book won the Coretta Scott King Award. The gorgeous, colorful illustrations in this picture book swerve, melt, and celebrate the spiritual message in the three gospel songs shared here. They exemplify the hope and encouragement messaged in traditional African-American spirituals.
The text itself is lifted directly from songs that most kids will find familiar, having become part of our American lexicon regardless of religious faith or practice. Whether families are exploring this book because of their own Christian beliefs or looking at it as an important aspect of American history and culture, the book has much to offer.
Publisher’s Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Publication date: 1/9/2007
Number of pages: 48, Price: $16.99 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 4, Read Alone: 8
Number of pages: 48, Price: $16.99 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 4, Read Alone: 8

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