Reviews

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman

shaundell's review

3.0

A children's poetry picture book encouraging us to accept change for ourselves and others.

amwright's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

shanyeahh's review against another edition

inspiring

5.0

Amanda created a great message for the youth, but it works well to inspire adults as well.

madhamster's review

4.0

Affirming and positive message.

courtneys_shelves's review

5.0

Beautrifully illustrated, uplifting, and encouraging. The book sends the message that each child is needed and can bring change to the world.

"I don't fear change coming/and so I sing along."

"There is hope where my change sings."

"There is love where my change sings."

"I show others tolerance/though it might take some courage.
I don't make a taller fence,/but fight to build a better bridge."

"We are the wave starting to spring/
For we are the change we sing./
We're what the world is becoming.
And we know it won't be long."

perazo's review

5.0

I had my nephew read this aloud to me, and it was a 10/10 experience for us.

aprilalwayswithabook's review

5.0

This is a beautiful book and I'm so happy to have it and read it and love it.

carissaplake's review

4.0

I liked this book, and I liked that it had a rhythmic sound to it. It showed a little girl who could do anything and bring change when she believed. I think this could be used for a read aloud with an activity to follow talking about the book. I think it has the potential to not be super interesting for the kids, but if I help guide, I think it could be enriching.

barbarianlibarian's review

3.0

liked it, didn't love it

beths0103's review

5.0

Amanda Gorman writes a moving testament to inclusivity and embracing change. This beautiful story begins with one young girl playing her song with just a guitar, and as the story progresses, many different faces, voices, and instruments join her as a reminder that our diversity is what makes us great.