| This Little Light of Mine Contributor(s): Lewis, E. B. (Illustrator), Public Domain (Author) |
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ISBN: 068983179X ISBN-13: 9780689831799 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2005 Annotation: One of the best known and most uplifting African-American spirituals is brought to life by the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator in this picture book which tells the story of a boy whose inner light shines from the inside out. Includes the song's score. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - General - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
| Dewey: 264.23 |
| LCCN: 2005295770 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 8.06" W x 10.44" (0.83 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Learn to play and sing a traditional African American gospel song with this fun and interactive book! There is a light inside of YOU. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! "This Little Light of Mine" is an African American song dating back to the days of slavery. The score is included in this book so that you can learn to play and sing and shine your light for everyone to see. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lewis, E. B.: - E.B. Lewis is the award-winning illustrator of such books as Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys by Elizabeth Fitzgerald, which was a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book, and This Little Light of Mine. He received the Caldecott Honor for Coming on Home Soon by Jacqueline Woodson and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman by Nikki Grimes. E.B. Lewis lives in New Jersey, and you can visit him online at EBLewis.com. |