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marigold82's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant! The flow, art, language, everything was brilliant
linda48's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written book with exquisite artwork. There is nothing to say about this book other than it's perfect.
healingtothemax's review against another edition
5.0
Marvelous. Bright bold verse illuminated by bright bold illustrations communicates a universal message: each of us is a unique instrument playing our unique tune; together we can create, harmonize and share our song to be played and built upon through new generations. Pass it on.
melhara's review against another edition
5.0
September 23, 2021 Update:
Poetry is best read aloud, especially if the work is written by [a:Amanda Gorman|17342520|Amanda Gorman|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]. Seeing as this is a picture book though, I decided to listen to the audiobook while reading along (which I highly recommend doing)!
This was a fairly short picture book and audiobook (only 4 minutes long) but it was still packed with lyrical verses and gorgeous illustrations.
This is a poem about change (obviously) that uses music as a metaphor with accompanying artwork illustrating the many ways change can happen (ex. picking up garbage, helping others, etc.).
One of my favourite lines from this poem is:
Honestly, I can read this book over and over (and listen to Gorman read it over and over) and not get sick of it.
Also, can someone please turn this into a song?
September 21, 2021 Update:
Happy publishing day!!
January 14, 2021 Update:
We finally have a target publishing date (September 21, 2021) and you can now pre-order the book!
Honestly, I've become an even bigger fan of Gorman's work over the past few months and SEPTEMBER CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH! I'm also super excited that Gorman has been selected to be the official inaugural poet for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
I can hear change humming
In its loudest, proudest, song.
I don't fear change coming,
And so I sing along.
Poetry is best read aloud, especially if the work is written by [a:Amanda Gorman|17342520|Amanda Gorman|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]. Seeing as this is a picture book though, I decided to listen to the audiobook while reading along (which I highly recommend doing)!
This was a fairly short picture book and audiobook (only 4 minutes long) but it was still packed with lyrical verses and gorgeous illustrations.
This is a poem about change (obviously) that uses music as a metaphor with accompanying artwork illustrating the many ways change can happen (ex. picking up garbage, helping others, etc.).
One of my favourite lines from this poem is:
I hum with a hundred hearts,
Each of us lifting a hand.
I use my strengths and my smarts,
Take a knee to make a stand.
Honestly, I can read this book over and over (and listen to Gorman read it over and over) and not get sick of it.
Also, can someone please turn this into a song?
September 21, 2021 Update:
Happy publishing day!!
January 14, 2021 Update:
We finally have a target publishing date (September 21, 2021) and you can now pre-order the book!
Honestly, I've become an even bigger fan of Gorman's work over the past few months and SEPTEMBER CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH! I'm also super excited that Gorman has been selected to be the official inaugural poet for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
katherina17's review against another edition
5.0
This was a cute little children's book and when I borrowed it from the library it came with a read-along option and the author read the book to me! The illustrations were very cute too.
It was a lovely story about coming together and reaching out to people and building bridges and community, a super cute book to read to children
It was a lovely story about coming together and reaching out to people and building bridges and community, a super cute book to read to children
elizabethlk's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars.
Change Sings is a beautiful work of poetry, beautifully illustrated, and sends a great message to kids about how the world may not be perfect but we can be the change we want to see. Definitely recommended!
Change Sings is a beautiful work of poetry, beautifully illustrated, and sends a great message to kids about how the world may not be perfect but we can be the change we want to see. Definitely recommended!
librarian_tori's review against another edition
4.0
"I'm the voice where freedom rings. You're the love your bright heart brings."
This is a wonderful picture book. Gorman demonstrates why she was the first National Youth Poet Laureate - her words are beautiful and stirring. Long's illustrations are bright, colorful, and do a lovely job reflecting the poetry. I appreciate his use of watercolors and his technique. It's real-to-life while still capturing a childlike softness and dreamy quality.
My only reservation is that Gorman's poetry is, at times, too abstract for a young child to grasp. As an adult, I enjoy the symbolism and metaphors Gorman incorporates; however, lines like "windmills of mysteries" will likely require explaining for a child to understand.
This is a wonderful picture book. Gorman demonstrates why she was the first National Youth Poet Laureate - her words are beautiful and stirring. Long's illustrations are bright, colorful, and do a lovely job reflecting the poetry. I appreciate his use of watercolors and his technique. It's real-to-life while still capturing a childlike softness and dreamy quality.
My only reservation is that Gorman's poetry is, at times, too abstract for a young child to grasp. As an adult, I enjoy the symbolism and metaphors Gorman incorporates; however, lines like "windmills of mysteries" will likely require explaining for a child to understand.