What a Wonderful World
Published on 1. March 1995
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-689-80087-0 (ISBN)
Description
Bryan takes the words of this familiar and much-loved song, inspired by the genius of Louis Armstrong, to create a picture book that represents all races and demonstrates the wonderful beauty of diversity in the world. Full color.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 4 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 315 mm
Width: 262 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
449 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-689-80087-0 (9780689800870)
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Person
Ashley Bryan (1923–2022) grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he shared the joy of song with children. A beloved illustrator, he was named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He also received the Coretta Scott King—Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, was a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer, a Coretta Scott King Award winner, and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books include Freedom Over Me; Sail Away; Beautiful Blackbird; Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum; Let It Shine; Ashley Bryan’s Book of Puppets; and What a Wonderful World. He lived in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.