Marlo Thomas
Paperback | Pages: 144 pages Rating: 4.41 | 748 Users | 70 Reviews
Present About Books Free to Be...You and Me (The Original Classic Edition)
| Title | : | Free to Be...You and Me (The Original Classic Edition) |
| Author | : | Marlo Thomas |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 144 pages |
| Published | : | July 11th 2002 by Running Press Adult (first published June 1974) |
| Categories | : | Childrens. Poetry. Picture Books |
Interpretation During Books Free to Be...You and Me (The Original Classic Edition)
This is the book we all know and love by Marlo Thomas and her friends-brought to new life with brand new illustrations to captivate and inspire a new generation of readers on a journey of the heart. Whether you are opening Free to Be . . . You and Me for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated compilation of inspirational stories, songs, and poems. The sentiments of thirty-five years ago are as relevant today as when this book was published. Celebrating individuality and challenging stereotypes empowers both children and adults with the freedom to be who they want to be and to have compassion and empathy for others who may be different. Working closely with Marlo and co-creator Carole Hart, Peter H. Reynolds, the New York Times Best Selling Children's Book Author/Illustrator, conjured his whimsical drawings throughout the book bringing a new sense of unity and warmth to the pages. You will find yourself marveling at the illustrations, nodding in agreement with the stories and poems, and singing the words to all the classic songs! It is wonderful that the thoughts, ideas, and emotions the creators envisioned so many years ago can still have a magical effect on children today.Define Books To Free to Be...You and Me (The Original Classic Edition)
| Original Title: | Free to Be You and Me |
| ISBN: | 0762413069 (ISBN13: 9780762413065) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Rating About Books Free to Be...You and Me (The Original Classic Edition)
Ratings: 4.41 From 748 Users | 70 ReviewsAssessment About Books Free to Be...You and Me (The Original Classic Edition)
This book explores several different cultures and gender roles. The books main idea is gender neutrality, and every gender role can face the same obstacle with a different result. Be free to be whoever and do whatever you want. The book was first written in the 1970s and includes several poems. It teaches children to celebrate loving their own skin and the individuality that each of them have. It has several songs attached to the book that would be good when reading or using the book in aFree to Be You and Me is a collection of short stories that deal with accepting yourself and others. It has a variety of different types of literature. For example, poems, short stories, and even songs. It is very interactive, and has a lot of interesting topics. One that caught my eye was of a boy and girl corresponding by e-mail discussing whether the girl would be allowed to play on the baseball team. I found it kind of horrifying that this book was written in the 70's yet is still extremely
Much of this book still resonates, but some of the attempts to undermine (now) outdated stereotypes actually expose children to stereotypes they might not have encountered otherwise. We still have a long way to go, but this collection does remind us that we've made some progress.
I loved this book. I loved how they read Atalanta aloud and they had matching voice when they broke the ribbon that marked the races end... I loved the song "You might be pretty" - still do. I remember taking the record to school I think in about 3rd grade and we got to listen to it at indoor recess during lunch.
This one came across my radar when my girls were small and became a favorite with them and also wtih me. Clever and thought provoking and grounded in good common sense approaches to growing good character. Of course the edition we had was the original one in the 1970's or 1980's? but this is the same cover. We also had the recording -- you know, those big 33 1/3 RPM vinyl things in a nice cardboard sleeve that looked just like the book cover here. I can still sing along in my head at times --
Free to Be You and Me brings back so many memories from my childhood. It was exciting to share this book with my daughter who loved it. The songs were also available on iTunes so I could buy them as well.
Reviewed by Jaglvr for Kids @ TeensReadToo.comI was a young child when FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME was first released. My elementary school even used songs from FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME for a spring concert. As I reviewed this book now, as an adult, I was still amazed that I could hum the tunes to the songs written as poems in the book. FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME is one of those rare gems that have managed to stand the test of time. Updated with vibrant new illustrations, FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME takes
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