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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
This is a terrific book consisting of all the lyrics of Woody Guthrie’s iconic song “This Land Is Your Land.” The sheet music is also in the back, as well as a lovely tribute by Pete Seeger and a biography of Woody, including photographs. Pete begins by telling us that he thought the song was “one of Woody’s lesser efforts”. As he says, “that shows how wrong you can be.” The book is beautifully illustrated by Kathy Jakobsen, one of America’s leading folk artists – a perfect pairing. – Jess O.
We all know the 5 Star-ness of Woody’s song, but this is for Kathy’s paired paintings. A book I couldn’t leave in my classroom when I left teaching.
This Land is Your Land the 10th Anniversary Edition is a beautifully illustrated book of the folksong by Woody Guthrie that we were all forced to learn in elementary school. It is a song about how we need to share the land that we have because it does not belong to anyone. It belongs to all of us and we need to take care of it. I remembered the basic lyrics from when I was young "This land is your land, this land is my land. From California, to the New York Islands. From the Red Wood Forest, to the Gulf Stream waters. This land was made for your and me.", but I had no idea there were more lyrics. I have always liked this song and I really enjoyed the book.
The book itself is very beautiful. The dust jacket and the hard cover are almost exactly the same with the red background and the little image on the front, except that the dust jacket has a gold border around it and the title and words on the dust jacket are gold. When you take the dust jacket off and look on the inside of it, there is a bigger painting of the tiny bordered image on the front of the dust jacket. This cover and dust jacket are different from other publications because it is the 10th anniversary edition.
The paintings in the book are also very beautiful. Kathy Jackobsen has given the book some truly beautiful images that portray the lyrics wonderfully. When the chorus of the song begins, there are many different images with quotes from songwriter Woody Guthrie. My favorite quote in these images is on the 10th opening of the book on the left hand page. It is in the bottom left corner and says "I don't want the kids to be grown ups. I want to see the grown-ups be kids." As a teacher, I think that this quote is great.
I think that it needs to be read to kids to show them that not one of us owns this land, but that it belongs to everyone.
The book itself is very beautiful. The dust jacket and the hard cover are almost exactly the same with the red background and the little image on the front, except that the dust jacket has a gold border around it and the title and words on the dust jacket are gold. When you take the dust jacket off and look on the inside of it, there is a bigger painting of the tiny bordered image on the front of the dust jacket. This cover and dust jacket are different from other publications because it is the 10th anniversary edition.
The paintings in the book are also very beautiful. Kathy Jackobsen has given the book some truly beautiful images that portray the lyrics wonderfully. When the chorus of the song begins, there are many different images with quotes from songwriter Woody Guthrie. My favorite quote in these images is on the 10th opening of the book on the left hand page. It is in the bottom left corner and says "I don't want the kids to be grown ups. I want to see the grown-ups be kids." As a teacher, I think that this quote is great.
I think that it needs to be read to kids to show them that not one of us owns this land, but that it belongs to everyone.
A terrific picture book that honors America and Woody Guthrie's legacy.
I remember liking this book and the song as a kid, but as an adult now, looking at the illustrations and the message of the book, and how literally and vibrantly it shows different American cities and people, is just so cool.
Even in 2020, nearly eight decades after the song was originally published, its hopeful message rings true, and the illustrations from 1998 by Kathy Jacobsen still hold a very universal, welcoming feel.
(Reviewing as a part of my Fall 2020 kids' books reviews!)
Hardcover from my place of work, Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida
Even in 2020, nearly eight decades after the song was originally published, its hopeful message rings true, and the illustrations from 1998 by Kathy Jacobsen still hold a very universal, welcoming feel.
(Reviewing as a part of my Fall 2020 kids' books reviews!)
Hardcover from my place of work, Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida
A great example of a book to sing. Would use in storytime if Canadian :)