This is a scary book but it is universally loved by children. Once there was a little boy who played the ukulele. An americanized version of a south african lullaby and folk story, abiyoyo tells the story of an ostracized father and son who win the towns affection through the defeat of abiyoyo, a mythical and destructive giant. Michael hays has illustrated several picture books, including the sequel to abiyoyo, abiyoyo returns. Abiyoyo book and cd hardcover 2001 author pete seeger, michael hays. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Clearly this book has played a role in helping her believe that she can find solutions to things she fears. Simon and schuster books for young readers firm banished from the town for making mischief, a little boy and his father are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant abiyoyo disappear.
Abiyoyo, abiyoyo abiyoyo, abiyoyo abiyoyo, yo yoyo yo yoyo abiyoyo. One morning, a giant shape covered the sun, and people screamed with panic. Then i surprise them by reading the abiyoyo book during circle. The book is based on the song by pete seeger, which would be a great supplemental activity to go along with this read aloud. Pete seeger reads abiyoyo on reading rainbow youtube. Click the menu box in the upper left corner of itunes. I have this book in my classroom it would be nice to play this afterwards. Publishers weekly the book is a triumph of storytelling and art. Paul and jennifer have appeared at lincoln center, the childrens museum of manhattan, brooklyn botanic garden, the virginia festival of the book, as well as countless schools, libraries, and museums.
Abiyoyo returns by pete seeger goodreads share book. However, the book is based on verbal storytelling and folk tales. I am a huge fan of the first abiyoyo book but this one just didnt do it for me. Abiyoyo south african lullaby sheet music for piano. After abiyoyo the giant left, the small town he had bothered grew by leaps and bounds. Online shopping for audio cds from a great selection at books store. A wonderful collection of story songs, including the famous saga of the kindly giant abiyoyo.
Nothing can stop the giant except for the sound of a little boys ukulele a sound that enchants the giant, but a sound that up until now none of the boys fellow townspeople could stand to hear. Jamaica tagalong book and cd by juanita havill, anne. Folksinger, musician and storyteller seeger first told this storysong to his children over 20 years ago and has now written it as a book. Abiyoyo by pete seeger 2001, picture book for sale. Pete seeger abiyoyo and other story songs for children. The sequel, titled abiyoyo returns, is equally popular among this age set. Abiyoyo based on a south african lullabye and folksong seeger, pete 1 copy separate abiyoyo seeger, peter isbn 0689718101 1 copy separate abiyoyo seeger, pete, illustrated by michael hays isbn 0689718101 1 copy separate abiyoyo book and cd isbn 0689846932 1 copy separate. Abiyoyo and other story songs for children smithsonian. Based on a south african lullaby and folk story text by pete seeger. Abiyoyo and other story songs for children by pete seeger. Buy pete seegers album titled abiyoyo and other story songs for children to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Our collection offers audio cds for kids at all reading and grade levels. Pete seeger is a national treasure, arguably the most influential figure in american folk music as well as an important advocate of social causes.
This storysong is sung by american songwriter pete seeger and host levar burton explains how a story can be told through music. After abiyoyo the giant left, the small town he had bothered grew b. Abiyoyo by pete seeger, michael hays, paperback barnes. The boy who helped his father make abiyoyo disappear grew older and became a father, too. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Wherever hed go, hed make things disappear, zoop zoop soon the townspeople grew tired of the boys noise and his fathers tricks, and banished both of them to the edge of town. We took it out of the library so many times i finally bought it for her, and months later she still loves it. This is a great book for teaching kids about different cultures or teaching them about accepting peoples differences. American folk singer pete seeger retells a south african folktale about a boy and his father who, after being banished from town for making mischief, are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant, abiyoyo, disappear. The are ostracized from their village until they save everyone from the monster abiyoyo. Based on a south african lullaby and folk story text by pete seeger illustrations by micheal hays spoken and. Pete seeger storysong and michael hays ilt list price.
This is a live performance by pete seeger, the author of abiyoyo. This book would be good for a read aloud in 1st grade classes and up. Pete seegers storysong abiyoyo has delighted generations of parents and children. Fifteen years since it was first published, pete seegers timeless tale of magic, music, and a hungry giant is now available with a fulllength audio cd that includes two different performances of the abiyoyo story songone recorded as a gentle lullaby in 1958, and the other a rousing concert version from 1980. It was his favorite, and the cd was on loop for weeks. This new paperback edition features a cd offering examples of the myth telling, speeches, and singing discussed, as well as a new afterword that describes the continuing use of music by the suya in their recent conflicts with cattle ranchers and soybean farmers. Parents and kids can follow along with the complete text in the enclosed. This book is an african folktale about a father who is a magician and his son who plays the ukalaylee.
This book was a great follow up to the first abiyoyo it would have been even better to have a pete seeger cd along with it telling the story just like the first book. Paul has also cowritten four books with legendary folk musician, pete seeger, including abiyoyo returns and the deaf musicians. Pete seeger telling his folk tale abiyoyo in concert. Buy abiyoyo returns book online at low prices in india. Buy jamaica tagalong book and cd by juanita havill, anne sibley obrien illustrator online at alibris. She would play an abiyoyo s coming pretend game in which she would find ways to protect us.
This book is is great for students to read from 3 to 5th grade. Abiyoyo was an african folktale, adapted by folk singer pete seeger as a bedtime story for his children, and later used in his concerts. Meet run dmc meet run dmc as they rap their story to music. The story is brilliant in its gripping simplicity, perfectly suited to capture the attention of small children and spark their imaginations. In this book based on a south african lullaby and folktale, a fearsome giant, abiyoyo, suddenly appears in a small south african town, causing the people to run for their lives. After your purchase, you will receive an email with further information. Pete seeger has 76 books on goodreads with 17560 ratings. Workbook naar nederland, dutch as a second language. Feast for 10, abiyoyo, jamaicas find, jamaica tagalong, and no mirrors in my nanas house. Format, audio, cd, burning, itunes, burn cd, burn, nero. Nonspecific giant abiyoyo large picture book 1987 isbn. Folk singer pete seegers adaptation of the south african folktale abiyoyo, first recorded in 1956, now comes with a singalong cd see childrens audio, sept.
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