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GREETINGS,
SUN
co-author, David Gershator
illustrated by Synthia Saint James
DK Ink, 1998
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*Children's Literature
Choice, 1999
*Starred review, School
Library Journal
*Americas Award
(CLASP), 1998
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| From
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book jacket: |
One
sun, two children--and a whole day to greet and celebrate. For young
listeners, a journey of hello, hello, hello to what is familiar and
friendly about the family, a walk to nursery school, dinner, and
dusk--in simple rhymes and paintings as sunny as the widest smiles.
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| A little
about the book: |
Phillis says--
Goodnight,
Moon had already been written (!). But
when I read a book of African praise poems, I thought, What about a
children's book called Greetings, Sun?
David helped me get the verses
right, and we added a dose of astronomical fact.
The Children's Museum of Los Angeles mounted a
theatrical musical version of the text in 2002.
David says--
A brightly colored book that says hello to the
world. It inspired me to write a song that begins:
Greetings, sun, and
how are you?
I am fine today.
I'm glad you shine
on and on,
lighting up my way.
Light my way, light
my way,
lighting up my way.
Light my way. Shine
on and on
lighting up my way.
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| From the reviews: |
“Gentle as an ocean
breeze, this understated book will find a wide audience.” School Library Journal, starred
review
“In this rhyming picture book, a brother and sister greet the world,
get ready for school, enjoy good books and appreciate family time. An
important message about the power of reading shines through....The
cheeful painting are quite in sync with this upbeat story which ends
the way it begins, ‘The stars come out, all but one. Good night, good
night, good night, sun. Greetings, moon. And now we’re done...until
it’s time to greet the sun.’” The
New Advocate
“Saint James’ illustrations, in her signature style, show a boldly
colorful world with a minimum of detail and are perfect for using with
young children.” Booklist
“Toddlers will delight in this cheerful, colorful rhyme that is easy to
remember and easy to chant.... Saint James extends the rhyme with her
distinctive paintings....Action, emotion, and story are conveyed
through thoughgtful composition and a grand use of vivid color.” Kirkus
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