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by Colin Meloy; Nikki McClure (Illustrator)

A stunning picture book biography of the legendary folk musician, labor and civil rights activist, and environmentalist from "New York Times"-bestselling author and Decemberists frontman Meloy and beloved cut-paper artist McClure. Illustrations.


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With dazzling, lyrical verse in the folk revival style and stunning cut-paper illustrations, Colin Meloy and Nikki McClure pay tribute to Pete Seeger, a visionary who changed the world with song. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Pete Seeger once sang that if he had a golden thread, he would use it to weave people from all over the world to one another. That golden thread, for Pete, was music.

Born into a family of traveling musicians, Pete picked up his first instrument at age seven. From then on, music was his life, whether he was playing banjo for soldiers during World War II, rallying civil rights activists and war protesters with songs such as "We Shall Overcome," "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?," and "If I Had a Hammer," or leading environmental efforts to clean up the Hudson River.

For decades, Pete Seeger's messages of universal understanding and social and environmental justice inspired generations--and have left a lasting legacy.

From the rear cover

I heard there was a golden thread

A shining, magic thing

That bounded up our little world

--I heard Pete Seeger sing!

Pete Seeger once sang that if he had a golden thread, he would use it to weave people from all over the world to one another. That golden thread, for Pete, was music.

Born into a family of traveling musicians, Pete picked up his first instrument at age seven. From then on, music was his life, whether he was playing banjo for soldiers during World War II, rallying civil rights activists and war protesters with songs such as "We Shall Overcome," "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?," and "If I Had a Hammer," or leading environmental efforts to clean up the Hudson River. For decades, Pete Seeger's messages of universal understanding and social and environmental justice inspired generations--and have left a lasting legacy.

With dazzling, lyrical verse in the folk revival style and stunning cut-paper illustrations that capture the spirit of the man and his times, Colin Meloy and Nikki McClure pay tribute to a visionary who changed the world with song.

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  • Title The Golden Thread: A Song for Pete Seeger
  • Author Colin Meloy; Nikki McClure (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780062368256 / 0062368257
  • Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 10 x 0.5 in (25.65 x 25.40 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 21st Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Stories in rhyme, Folk singers
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2016941964
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Citations

  • Booklist, 04/01/2018, Page 61
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 06/01/2018, Page 0
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2018, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 03/15/2018, Page 109
  • Publishers Weekly, 03/05/2018, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 03/01/2018, Page 137
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