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32 pp.
| Chronicle |
September, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4521-0697-7$16.99
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Illustrated by
Vanessa Brantley-Newton.
Bob Marley's daughter adapts the lyrics to his song “Three Little Birds,” reminding a young boy that, despite a mishap or two, “every little thing is gonna be all right.” As usual with the song-as-picture-book gambit, some magic evaporates along with the melody and instrumentation. The mix of what looks like cartoons, realistic drawings, and collage has patchwork-y charm.