America The Beautiful (Live Oak Readalong)
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America The Beautiful (Live Oak Readalong)
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Reading level: Ages 4-8
Audio CD
Publisher: Live Oak Media (February 3, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1591129567
ISBN-13: 978-1591129561
Product Dimensions:
11.2 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds ()
From School Library Journal
Grade 1-5–Wendell Minor's gorgeously illustrated tribute to America (Putnam, 2003) is further enhanced by his calm reading. The narration begins with an introduction to the history of "America the Beautiful," a poem written by Katharine Lee Bates over 100 years ago. Later set to music composed by Samuel A. Ward, Bates's words have become America's unofficial anthem. Minor's illustrations are the images brought to his mind by Bates's timeless words. The poem's narration is slow enough to allow listeners to absorb the book's illustrations. It is also accompanied by soft music and gentle sound effects correspond to the illustrations. Listeners might be slightly confused by the small excerpt of Ward's biography read aloud when there are actually much lengthier bios of both the author and the composer in the book. A lovely orchestration of the song, which is sure to give listeners goose bumps, follows the narration. The first track on the CD and the first side of the cassette include page-turn sound effects.–Jennifer Iserman, Dakota County Library, Burnhaven Branch, Burnsville, MN
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Inspired by the beloved song "American the Beautiful," Minor's book encourages children to treasure our nation's natural beauty and to create their own images to accompany the song. Minor begins by reading the original poem and sharing information about its author, Katherine Lee Bates. He also introduces Samuel Ward, who created the melody for the song. As narrator, Minor is firm and forthright. He modulates his voice to reflect the pace of the music yet always leaves time for contemplation. Background music is stately and builds toward a choral rendition at the end. Minor's watercolors are majestic, and the accompanying notes are edifying. A.R. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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America The Beautiful (Live Oak Readalong)
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