Edition |
First Aladdin Paperbacks edition. |
Description |
1 score (48 pages) : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
Note |
For voice and piano. |
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Includes chord symbols. |
Summary |
A selection of twenty spirituals, that distinctive music from the time of slavery. Includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords. |
Contents |
All night, all day -- Chatter with the angels -- Who's that a-comin' over yonder -- Somebody's knocking at your door -- This little light of mine -- Behold that star -- I'm a-going to eat at the welcome table -- O when the saints go marching in -- I stood on the River of Jordan -- Get on board -- Peter, go ring the bells -- He's got the whole world in his hands -- Wade in the water -- There's no hiding place -- The rocks and the mountains -- I'm gonna sing -- Open the window, Noah -- O won't you sit down -- Now let me fly -- Great big stars. |
Awards |
Coretta Scott King Award honor book, 1992. |
Subject |
Spirituals (Songs) -- Juvenile.
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Spirituals (Songs)
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Added Author |
Bryan, Ashley. Illustrator.
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Thomas, David Manning. Arranger.
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Added Title |
Child's first book of African-American spirituals |
ISBN |
0689867867 |
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9780689867866 |
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