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What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele (Board Book)

What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele (Board Book)
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Last Price: 6.11 USD

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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> Illustrations and lyrics introduce a song, first recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, which celebrates the wonders of nature, loving friends, and the promise of the future in a baby's cry. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <p><b>Now available as a board book!</b> <p/><b>The classic and beloved song is brought to life with bright and colorful illustrations by Tim Hopgood.</b> <p/>First recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, and with sales of over one million copies, What a Wonderful World has become a poignant message of hope for people everywhere. Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit. Perfect for sharing!</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> <p>"Hopgood interprets this beloved ballad, written by Thiele and Weiss and made famous by Louis Armstrong. His colorful mixed-media collages present a hopeful world, filled with summery trees, sunny blue skies, and pastoral scenes from around the globe. . . . an upbeat story hour selection." --<i>Booklist</i> <p/>"With a satisfying night-to-day-to-night cycle, the book not only reinforces the concepts of colors but also provides a sense of security of the way things are supposed to be in the world. The repeated refrain of 'Wow!' throughout the book will elicit a chorus among young listeners at storytime." --<i>Booklist on Wow! Said the Owl</i> <p/>"Straightforward and flowing, this title makes a satisfying introduction to the colors of the day." --<i>School Library Journal on Wow! Said the Owl</i> <p/>"This sweet, wonder-filled picture book will make a good addition to toddler storytime and a perfect bedtime read, too." --<i>The Horn Book on Wow! Said the Owl</i></p> <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> <p><b>Tim Hopgood</b> was six years old when he first heard Louis Armstrong's recording of What a Wonderful World. Years later his daughter found a recording of the song in a flea market and gave it to him as a present. As soon as he heard Louis Armstrong's gravelly voice sing the first few lines, he knew he wanted to capture the joy of the song in a picture book</p>

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