Sale price
$1795
The Old Truck
Ages 3–5 · 2020
Sale price
$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
So Many Years
By Anne Wynter, Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrator)
Discover the origins of Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of Black joy.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 215 ratings
32 pages· 108 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
$19.99Save 5%
Bookroo's summary
Explore the vibrant history of Juneteenth through poetic storytelling and stunning illustrations. This picture book delves into the origins of this significant celebration, highlighting the resilience and joy that have emerged from a painful past. As you turn each page, feel the rhythm of freedom and the spirit of a community that dances and sings in triumph. What stories of strength and celebration will you uncover?
From the publisher
The celebrated author of Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Nell Plants a Tree and a Caldecott Honor artist come together for a poetic picture book introduction to Juneteenth and its origin.Oh, how you would dance! How you would sing! How you would celebrate!With lyrical text from Anne Wynter and radiant artwork from Jerome Pumphrey, this poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations. So Many Years simultaneously acknowledges the history of slavery in the US as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 108
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~281L
The author
More from Anne Wynter
Sale price
$999
Hands On!
Ages 0–4 · 2022
Sale price
$799
One Big Day
Ages 0–4 · 2022
Sale price
$1799
Nell Plants a Tree
Ages 4–8 · 2023
Your next read
Books that feel like this one
Sale price
$999
The Foot Book
Ages 3–6 · 1968
Sale price
$599
Picky Nicky
Ages 3–5 · 1996
Sale price
$1899
Gus's Garage
Ages 4–7 · 2016
Sale price
$1899
Wherever You Go
Ages 3–6 · 2015
Sale price
$1699
Next to You
Ages 2–5 · 2016
Sale price
$1899
Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
Ages 4–8 · 2019
Sale price
$1899
My Best Friend
Ages 3–6 · 2020
Sale price
$1699
Grandpa's Top Threes
Ages 3–6 · 2019
The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.2
- F&P level
- ~I
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 554344
Publication
- Published
- May 6, 2025
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780063081147
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.