Dem Bones

Sing along with a colorful skeleton band in this exuberant rendition of a traditional spiritual passed down by word of mouth for generations.A Parents' Choice Award Silver HonorA Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition selectionSing along with a colorful skeleton band in this exuberant rendition of a traditional most-loved African-American spiritual, passed down by word of mouth for generations.Today, it's usually sung by children as a way to learn anatomy, rhyme, and language. With its vibrant paper collage illustrations and rollicking read-aloud verse, this perfect introduction to the human body makes a wonderful addition to both home and classroom libraries, and is a fun treat for Halloween!Praise for Dem Bones:"Geared for tickling the funny bones of the early elementary set. . . . No bones about it, this will be a real boost for those looking to inject a little humor and fun into basic facts about the human body." -Publishers Weekly, starred review"Colorful paper collage illustrations add humor." -School Library Journal"Merry." -Children's LiteraturePerfect for:Readers ages 5-8Kids who love playful books with a musical vibeParents, teachers, and caregivers seeking fun educational books for kidsGift-givers looking for Halloween or fall books for birthdays and seasonal celebrationsFans of human body, anatomy, and STEM-topic books for kids