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jaij7's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the historical facts in this book but felt the story could’ve been better. I needed to make more of a connection with the soldiers from the Civil War.
aschilpp's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot say enough about this book! I met Debbie Levy and the Letters About Literature award ceremony. She researched primary resources from the library to create this masterpiece. Soldier Song takes on both sides of the Civil War and reminds us that all the soldiers were sons and brothers; they all sang the same songs to deal with being far away from home and at war. The illustrations are AMAZING! It has my vote for this year's Caldecott! Gilbert Ford is my all time favorite illustrator!
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Debbie Levy has written another fascinating nonfiction picture book that is sure to make history come alive for the young readers.
And Gilbert Ford's recognizable illustrations are perfect for the time period of the book.
And Gilbert Ford's recognizable illustrations are perfect for the time period of the book.
agudenburr's review against another edition
4.0
A nonfiction picture book that tells a story of the power of music during the Civil War. Would make a great read aloud for a music class or a Civil War unit for elementary students.
tracyzim's review against another edition
3.0
I think this book does some good stuff: uses primary sources, discusses the enslavement of black persons with the appropriate vocabulary, makes a bridge between two opposed groups via music; however, it still felt largely whitewashed and sterile.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting piece of American history that represents both sides of the Civil War and reminded me of the power of music. Excellent resources at the end.
midnightbookgirl's review against another edition
4.0
A great way to teach children about the civil war in a way they can understand, the book also features fantastic illustrations and sings that the soldiers sang- songs they had first learned when they'd been a unified country and songs they now played as they fought one another.
midnightbookgirl's review
4.0
A great way to teach children about the civil war in a way they can understand, the book also features fantastic illustrations and sings that the soldiers sang- songs they had first learned when they'd been a unified country and songs they now played as they fought one another.
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