Book description
This gift package features the complete lyrics to Guthrie's anthem, accompanied by a photo essay, a note from his daughter Nora, and a tribute by beloved folk singer Pete Seeger. Includes a CD with nine popular folk songs performed by Woody and Arlo Guthrie. Full color. Consumable.
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1 author picked This Land is Your Land as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love this book because it got me to consider one of the classic, relatively modern patriotic songs in brand new ways. I knew the lyrics to the first verse and chorus of Woody Guthrie’s song, of course. I bet most adults do. But when I saw the Jakobsen illustrations, a perfect counterpoint to the lyrics, I could hear the music soaring in my mind.
I also love that by the book’s end, the lyrics that I didn’t know as well were now part of me and always would be. I have traveled widely and know how gorgeous our land…
From Jeff's list on The best books for kids to inspire patriotism and love for America.
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