This Land Is Your Land
by Woody Guthrie
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This well-known folk song is accompanied by a tribute from folksinger Pete Seeger, the musical notation, and a biographical scrapbook with photographs.Tags
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A wonderful book of America where imagery abounds. Whether you've been there or not Guthrie's song makes you feel like you have. The book also shows the troubled side of America and how we must remember to share what we have. It's a lot of history, easy to follow and whole lot of good all wrapped up in one.
Illustrator Kathy Jakobsen created a wonderful tribute to Woody Guthrie with her picture book "This Land is Your Land". Her double-page oil paintings illustrate six verses of the folksinger's famous song and the chorus pages are bordered by margins which she declares were inspired by the "boxes, picture frames, and mirror frames crafted by tramps, hoboes, miners, and lumberjacks in the early to mid-1900's." Also in the margins are quotes from Guthrie's other writings. At the end of the book, readers can find an "Afterward" by folksinger Pete Seeger, a short biography of Guthrie, and the music to the song. This is a book students can read over and over and discover something new each time.
The texts in this book are the words to the song “This land is your land” by woody Guthrie. The words come to life with the illustrations in this book. I would love to read this book to students because it sends such a great message, that America is a place where everyone should be equal and we should work together to help each other. It would also be interesting to let the students listen to the song to give them a background before reading the book.
A terrific picture book that honors America and Woody Guthrie's legacy.
Featuring the complete lyrics and musical notation to the beloved anthem This Land Is Your Land, as well as a photo-essay about Woody, a note from his daughter Nora Guthrie, and a tribute by beloved folksinger Pete Seeger, this stunning book paints an unforgettable picture of our diverse land.
Cute illustrations but the lyrics found in this book are bland and cheesy.
This was a good book. I like the American pride throughout the book. The song is one of my favorites from my childhood.
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Woody Guthrie was born in Oklahoma and traveled this whole country over -- not by jet or motorcycle, but by boxcar, thumb, and foot. During the journey of discovery that was his life, he composed and sang words and music that have become a national heritage. His songs, however, are but part of his legacy. Behind him Woody Guthrie left a remarkable show more autobiography that vividly brings to life both his vibrant personality and a vision of America we cannot afford to let die. show less
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- Original title
- Bound for glory
- Original publication date
- 1943
- People/Characters*
- Woody Guthrie; Clara Guthrie; Roy Guthrie; Charlie Guthrie; Nora Guthrie; Warren Tanner (show all 11); Lawrence Tanner; Leonard Tanner; Heavy Chandler; Will Geer; Cisko Kid
- Important places*
- Stati Uniti d'America; Minnesota, USA; Okemah, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Pampa, Texas, USA (show all 17); Texas, USA; Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA; New Mexico, USA; Amarillo, Texas, USA; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fresno, California, USA; California, USA; Sonora, California, USA; New York, New York, USA
- Dedication
- To my kids, Anna and Cole - Grandpa loves you! --Nora Guthrie
To my father, Frank W. J. Love you, Pop! --Kathy Jakobsen - First words
- As I was walking that river of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway; I saw below me that golden valley; this land was made for you and me.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)This land is you land, this land is my land, from California to the the New York island; from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, this land was made for you and me.
- Original language*
- Inglese
*Some information comes from Common Knowledge in other languages. Click "Edit" for more information.
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- Children's Books, Picture Books
- DDC/MDS
- 782.42162 — Arts & recreation Music Vocal Music, Singing Secular forms of vocal music Songs General principles and musical forms Traditions of secular songs {genres} Folk songs
- LCC
- PZ8.3 .G9635 .T — Language and Literature Fiction and juvenile belles lettres Fiction and juvenile belles lettres Juvenile belles lettres
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- Reviews
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- Languages
- English, German, Italian
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- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 34
- UPCs
- 5
- ASINs
- 10
