Cumbayah

by Floyd Cooper

Book Overview

"Cumbayah" is an enduring campfire song for children and a source of inspiration for adults. Though its roots are in the African-American tradition, it speaks to people of many different cultures, ages, and religious. With power and grace, Floyd Cooper depicts scenes from everyday life that emphasize how people all over the world are united in spirit. Here is an uplifting book that, with its simple lyrics, can also help teach children to read and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688135439
• ISBN13: 9780688135430
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Beautiful People for a Beautiful Song

Floyd Cooper's luscious illustrations compliment the classic llulaby/campfire song that we all know from our childhood. Cooper's portraits of children and adults from all parts of the world emphasize the true meaning of the song - that we are all human. Cooper, A Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrators winner, uses his talent at portraiture to foster cross-cultural understanding, and this book is a superb example! End pages have the music for piano and guitar. This book would be perfect for schools, scout troops, or your own family campfire!

stunning

Realism and beauty make this a truly magnificent mulitcultural addition to anyone's library -- child or adult. The words are simple for children, and familiar for adults. It inspires us to explore who we are as a people, both collectively and individually. It is a great book for launching important dialogue with children.

Cumbayah

This is one of the most beautifully illustrated books. It really encompasses the hymn that we have known all of our lives. Its multi-cultural theme makes it so relevant for children today. A must have for your child's collection.

beautiful illustrations of children from all over the world

After checking this book out from the library several times for my daughter, I have decided it would be a beautiful addition to our home library. Cooper illustrates children & adults from all over the world singing, sleeping, working, hurting, laughing, crying, and more. He gives a history of the song and word, cumbayah. We love music & singing and we love this book.