What a Morning!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

What a Morning!

Written by John Langstaff · Illustrated by Ashley Bryan

Discover the Nativity through enchanting spirituals and vibrant illustrations.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Journey through the Nativity with five captivating spirituals, each brought to life by vivid illustrations of humans, animals, and celestial beings. This collection invites young readers to sing along with simple arrangements for piano and guitar, making it a perfect blend of music and storytelling. Will the melodies reveal new wonders of the age-old tale?

From the publisher

This luminous illustrated songbook presents five spirituals that tell the story of the Nativity. Young readers will delight in the exquisite cast of human, animal, and heavenly creatures. The collection includes: “My Lord, What a Morning!”, “Mary Had a Baby”, “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”, “Sister Mary Had-a But One Child”, and “Behold That Star!.” Simple arrangements for singing, piano and guitar and a useful note for teachers, parents, and instrumentalists are also included in this book.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 30, 1987
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689504228

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