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32 pp.
| Hyperion/Jump |
September, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-7868-0453-X$$15.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lisa Cohen
&
Lisa Cohen.
Everyone in Toby's family is bringing something to make music at the ring-shout, an African-American tradition, combining "celebration, thanksgiving, and praise." Toby, attending for the first time, can't think of anything. But once the music and dancing begins, Toby speaks "with everything I had, from my toes to my nose." The expressive, richly colored illustrations contribute to the infectious joy. An author's note adds useful history. Bib.