Viking Books for Young Readers Change Sings: A Children's Anthem

Amanda Gorman is brilliant and extremely gifted as a poet. Loren Long’s illustrations are beautifully rendered and very purposeful in their detail as he brings to life her stirring words. I hadn’t known she had written this children’s book but when I saw she had, I immediately knew it was a treasure. Now that I received my copy and took the time to read and carefully look at the illustrations, I’m even happier with my purchase. I have already bought a couple copies and had them sent to friends. What a moving story! Incredibly inspiring. I love that the main character is a female black girl and she joins a Jewish boy (one can see the yarmulke) and together they clean up their hometown, picking up empty discarded bottles in the park. The reader sees them do good deeds. They provide food for a hungry child and for an elderly housebound woman. They sing for the woman. And they show tolerance for a boy who plugs his ears at their music; they offer him a smaller instrument (perhaps it won’t sound as loud to him?) She also offers a bone to a muscular dog (a pitbull perhaps?) as the narrative describes “courage” to act with tolerance. Later, we see various instruments offered to each child to create an ever-growing “band” of children who answer the call of “change” and create music together. It is a beautiful book and I’ve proudly displayed it on my coffee table. I am delighted by how it empowers children (and adult children too) by demonstrating that change begins inside of a single person. And that attitude can be contagious and impact our environment and communities in a very positive way. Amanda writes”I am just what the world needs, referring to how children might view themselves and the difference they can make. I think that this is the book the world needs and has always needed.

Chegou em perfeito estado, no tempo previsto.

I absolutely love this book, both the poetry and the imagery. It's hard to get through it without getting emotional. I love the message and love reading it to my son at every opportunity!

Muy buena calidad (tapa dura). Preciosas imágenes. Texto fácil de entender por niños, con una idea clara de tolerancia y ayuda al otro. Lo compré de oferta y no me arrepiento.

Bought for grand daughter a bit young yet to understand content. At the the moment she loves the illustrations but hopefully will understand the content along the way