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What a Wonderful World
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What a Wonderful World Hardcover - 1995

by George David Weiss; Bob Thiele; Ashley Bryan (Illustrator)

Bryan takes the words of this familiar and much-loved song, inspired by the genius of Louis Armstrong, to create a picture book that represents all races and demonstrates the wonderful beauty of diversity in the world. Full color.


Summary

What simpler way could there be to express to children the beauty and the harmony in the world around them than through the lyrics of this song by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele, made famous by the great Louis Armstrong? And what better visual accompaniment than the bright colorful artwork by award-winning Ashley Bryan depicting children of many backgrounds (and Louis Armstrong himself) performing a puppet show that brings the lyrics to life. Here is a book of brightness, wonder, and hope to be shared by all.

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  • Title What a Wonderful World
  • Author George David Weiss; Bob Thiele; Ashley Bryan (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 1995-03-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780689800870 / 0689800878
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 12.1 x 10.2 x 0.4 in (30.73 x 25.91 x 1.02 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 280
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: Multicultural
  • Library of Congress subjects Stories in rhyme, Armstrong, Louis
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 94078123
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Citations

  • Booklist, 05/15/1995, Page 1650
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/1995, Page 286
  • Publishers Weekly, 03/27/1995, Page 85
  • School Library Journal, 05/01/1995, Page 103

About the author

Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he shared the joy of song with children. A beloved illustrator, he was named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He also received the Coretta Scott King--Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, was a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer, a Coretta Scott King Award winner, and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books include Freedom Over Me; Sail Away; Beautiful Blackbird; Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum; Let It Shine; Ashley Bryan's Book of Puppets; and What a Wonderful World. He lived in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.
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