Packed with incredible illustrations, rhythmic text and an empowering and joyful message, young (and older) readers will adore Change Sings. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. I don’t fear change coming,/ And so I sing along,” we are swept along by her gentle, quiet confidence.

But you never meet your audience when you do a picture for a magazine and it’s not really the product - you’re just decorating the product. I'm also super excited that Gorman has been selected to be the official inaugural poet for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris 😍. Children love to listen to poetry and the rhythms it creates, especially when read by their loved ones.These are determinations that stirred the globe through The Hill We Climb, recited at President Biden’s inauguration.

Honestly, I can read this book over and over (and listen to Gorman read it over and over) and not get sick of it. I think it is a lovely, beautiful book, and I think that you could read it with a 4 year old – and you know your child and what they would enjoy reading with you far better than I or any reviewer could do. And that attitude can be contagious and impact our environment and communities in a very positive way. Yes, I know that I'm in the minority here, but some of the rhyming lines are just awkward, even/especially when read aloud.A lovely book helping children to navigate their feelings and emotions - both positive and negative - as well as gently discussing mental health issues. Bronnie is so lovely with the boys and we also felt that having a man enthusing about the books set a great example. Gorman's performance of her poem The Hill We Climb at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration received critical acclaim and international attention. Lots of metaphors in both, but the art tells a story that is accessible even to young children and adults who 'don't like' books or poetry.

Alongside her rhyming poem of stirring hope and resolution, poet, Amanda Gorman, tells a story of community. Amanda Gorman's 'Change Sings' is sure to delight both readers and nonreaders alike for generations to come. It means that we hope alongside our two storytellers, for the ‘ courage’ needed to build ‘tolerance‘.What’s more, Loren Long’s pictures are glorious, with their changes in perspective, cinematic colour, considered characterisations.

Loren Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Otis series which is in development as an animated television series. Bookwagon recommends that reads ‘ hear change strumming’ that they ‘ sing along‘ with the magnificent Change Sings. There was just the right amount of choice to suit everyone without being overwhelming and I received comments from parents and staff about the quality of books offered compared to previous sales which have always been based around current crazes and well known celebrity authors. Es ist gleichermaßen zart und kraftvoll, wie ein Lied, das einen immer wieder motiviert und aufstehen läßt.Children will have multiple opportunities to hear the poem being performed as well as performing the poem themselves in a range of different ways.