Pete seeger has 76 books on goodreads with 17695 ratings. Reading is fundamental 750 first street, ne suite 920 washington, dc 20002. But from the colorful artwork to its kidfriendly short running time seven brief songs, perfect for childrens attention spans its probably the only one that feels like an album youd actually play for or give to a child. More information about this seller contact this seller 3. Pete seeger reads abiyoyo on reading rainbow youtube. Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. Abiyoyo was an african folktale, adapted by folk singer pete seeger as a bedtime story for his children, and later used in his concerts. 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. Abiyoyo by pete seeger 2001, picture book for sale. Seeger, and producer of a national 3hour radio series on his life and times. Pete seeger, mast abiyoyo is a south african lullaby and folk story by songwriter pete seeger along with illustrations by michael hays and it is about how a young boy and his father try to outsmart the monster abiyoyo when the monster tries to threaten their village. 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. Abiyoyo based on a south african lullaby and folk story. Abiyoyo by pete seeger outcasts become heroes in this picture book adaptation of a south african lullaby and folk story.
See all books authored by pete seeger, including abiyoyo, and abiyoyo returns, and more on. Abiyoyo by pete seeger, michael hays, paperback barnes. Parents and kids can follow along with the complete text in the enclosed booklet. Interview with pete seeger created by down home radio show listen to the audio share. After being ostracized from town for playing too many tricks on people, a magician and his son use their unique talents to save the town. It holds a multicultural theme, power of music and song, and the idea that everyone can serve a purpose and part for the good of all. Abiyoyo a boy and his father are banished because the father, a magician, has a habit of making things vanish. A boy and his magician father are banished, but when the hungry monster abiyoyo appears, it is the boys ukulele playing and the fathers magic that save the day. The song that accompanies this thrilling and witty tale is a pete seeger classic. A little girl suggests bringing back abiyoyo to move the boulder, and she has a plan that includes her grandfather and his magic wand. Remembering pete seeger will be a place where musicians, the public, students, and journalists can find information and inspiration from and about pete seeger. Expand product details 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. The boy who helped his father make abiyoyo disappear grew older and became a father, too. The hungry giant from pete seegers classic is back in a new, original story.
The story is brilliant in its gripping simplicity, perfectly suited to capture the attention of small children and spark their imaginations. Pete seeger joins host levar burton to read and sing the classic african folktale. And his granddaughter knows he wbiyoyo bring abiyoyo back, then make him disappear. By pete seeger macmillan1986 abiyoyo is a story based on a south african folktale. 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. 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. When a giant named abiyoyo comes to the village, a magicians son uses his ukulele to get abiyoyo to dance so fast.
He is particularly loved as the author or coauthor of the songs where have all the flowers gone, if i had a hammer, and turn, turn, turn. See more ideas about pete seeger, tree study and instrument craft. Abiyoyo story arts shares the stories and songs of folksinger pete seeger working with illustrator michael hays, how they created the picture book abiyoyo and how this story helped pete face up to giants in real life. Used as a staple in classrooms for many years, abiyoyo is perfect for. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 327,832 views. Pete seeger books list of books by author pete seeger.
Using books to support social emotional development. Peter seeger may 3, 1919 january 27, 2014 was an american folk singer and social activist a fixture on nationwide radio in the 1940s, seeger also had a string of hit records during the early 1950s as a member of the weavers, most notably their recording of lead bellys goodnight, irene, which topped the charts for weeks in 1950. Subtitled and other songs for children, abiyoyo is one of many collections of pete seegers folk songs for children. Teach children the abiyoyo song so that they can participate in the book. Paul has also cowritten four books with legendary folk musician, pete seeger, including abiyoyo returns and the deaf musicians. Outcasts become heroes in this picture book adaptation of a south african lullaby and folk story. The book is based on the song by pete seeger, which would be a great supplemental activity to go along with this read aloud. Abiyoyo returns by pete seeger, michael hays, paul dubois. This is one of abiyoyi most favorite books to read with my students. Pete seeger a wonderful collection of story songs, including the famous saga of the kindly giant abiyoyo. Abiyoyo returns by pete seeger, paul dubois jacobs. Abiyoyo returns book by pete seeger, paul dubois jacobs. Pete seeger is a national treasure, arguably the most influential figure in american folk music as well as an important advocate of social causes. Abiyoyo book the seattle public library bibliocommons.
Michael hays has illustrated several picture books, including the sequel to abiyoyo, abiyoyo returns. 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. It was adapted by pete seeger and illustrated by michael hays. Children always seem to delight in this scary story about a giant that comes to town and a small boy who thinks outside the box to save the people. The town that abiyoyo once terrorized now has a new problem. Members of the weavers were blacklisted during the. Abiyoyo is an entertaining book based on a south african folklore. Abiyoyo and other story songs for children smithsonian. Abiyoyo by seeger, pete and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pete seeger joins host levar burton to read and sing the classic african folktale abiyoyo on reading rainbow. Abiyoyo and other story songs for children pete seeger. After reading abiyoyo by pete seeger, use this printable and interactive word search puzzle. Michael hays has illustrated several picture books, including the sequel to.
Pete seeger may 3, 1919 january 27, 2014 was an american folk singer, political activist and author, and a key figure in the mid20th century american folk music revival. Abiyoyo, abiyoyo, abiyoyo, abiyoyo abiyoyo, yoyoyo, yoyoyo once upon a time there was a little boy who played the ukelele. Abiyoyo reading rainbow books by pete seeger paperback. Pete seegers storysong abiyoyo is a childrens picture book published by simon and schuster with audio cd recorded by pete. Abiyoyo book by pete seeger, michael hays official. Abiyoyo book by pete seeger, michael hays official publisher.
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