This is one of my most favorite books to read with my students. Expand product details in this book based on a south african lullaby and folktale, a fearsome giant, abiyoyo, suddenly appears in a small south african town, causing the people to. Abiyoyo story arts storysong picture books by pete seeger. Abiyoyo by pete seeger outcasts become heroes in this picture book adaptation of a south african lullaby and folk story. Pete seeger, master abiyoyo is a south african lullaby and folk story by songwriter pete seeger along with illustrations by michael hays and it is about how a young boy and. Expand product details in this book based on a south african lullaby and folktale, a fearsome giant, abiyoyo, suddenly appears in a small south african town, causing the people to run for their lives.
Become more vibrant, loud, and bouncy until you finally stop abruptly to end the story. Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. Outcasts become heroes in this picture book adaptation of a south african lullaby and folk story. An americanized version of a south african lullaby and folk story, abiyoyo tells the story of an ostracized father and son who win the towns affection through the defeat of abiyoyo, a mythical and destructive giant. The story is brilliant in its gripping simplicity, perfectly suited to capture the attention of small children and spark their imaginations.
In this book based on a south african lullaby and folktale, a fearsome giant, abiyoyo, suddenly appears in a small south african town, causing the people to run. Abiyoyo and other story songs for children pete seeger. Abiyoyo by pete seeger 2001, picture book for sale online. Pete seegers storysong abiyoyo has delighted generations of parents and c.
A lttle boy and his magician father lull a hungry giant to sleep and make him disappear. Folk singer pete seegers adaptation of the south african folktale abiyoyo, first recorded in 1956, now comes with a singalong cd see childrens audio, sept. Abiyoyo story arts artist michael hays illustrates more. Inviting all children, teachers, and parents to join me in this participatory performance of pete seeger s abiyoyo. Abiyoyo is a south african lullaby put into written words by folk singer pete seeger. Abiyoyo a boy and his father are banished because the father, a magician, has a habit of making things vanish. To purchase this book for your own classroom, just click on this link or click on the image of the book below. Introducing storyteller pete seeger to abiyoyo fans.
Abiyoyo book by pete seeger, michael hays official publisher. Abiyoyo by pete seeger 2001, picture book for sale. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. After reading abiyoyo by pete seeger, use this printable and interactive word search puzzle. Paul and jennifer have appeared at lincoln center, the childrens museum of manhattan, brooklyn botanic garden, the virginia festival of the book, as well as countless schools, libraries, and museums. Explain that the author, pete seeger, writes books but he also writes songs. The book is based on the song by pete seeger, which would be a great supplemental activity to go along with this read aloud. Pete seeger s storysong abiyoyo is a childrens picture book published by simon and schuster with audio cd recorded by pete. Abiyoyo comes to america in a song book from south africa.
This is a story that comes from a place very far away called south africa. Subtitled and other songs for children, abiyoyo is one of many collections of pete seeger s folk songs for children. Abiyoyo book by pete seeger, michael hays official. Abiyoyo by pete seeger illustrated by michael hays paperbackages 48 years pete seegers storysong abiyoyo has delighted generations of parents and children. In this complete reading rainbow segment from 1986, legendary american folk singer. Abiyoyo and other story songs for children smithsonian. Explain that a folktale is a story that has been passed along to people for many, many years. It was adapted by pete seeger and illustrated by michael hays. An americanized version of a south african lullaby and folk story, abiyoyo tells the story of an ostracized father and son who win the towns affection through the defeat of. Pete seeger has 76 books on goodreads with 17695 ratings. But from the colorful artwork to its kidfriendly short running time seven brief songs, perfect for childrens attention spans its probably the only one that feels like an album youd actually play for or give to a child. Nothing can stop the terrible giant abiyoyo, nothing, that is, except the enchanting sound of the ukelele and the mysterious power of the magic wand.
Abiyoyo story arts shares the stories and songs of folksinger pete seeger working with illustrator michael hays, how they created the picture book abiyoyo and how this story helped pete face up to giants in real life. Abiyoyo returns by pete seeger, paul dubois jacobs, michael. Pete seeger a wonderful collection of story songs, including the famous saga of the kindly giant abiyoyo. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 835,568 views. Michael hays has illustrated several picture books, including the sequel to abiyoyo, abiyoyo returns. The school year would not be complete without having my students experience the south african folktale, abiyoyo, by pete seeger. Pete seeger joins host levar burton to read and sing the classic african folktale. Abiyoyo returns by pete seeger, michael hays, paul dubois. Jan 26, 2017 the school year would not be complete without having my students experience the south african folktale, abiyoyo, by pete seeger. The hungry giant from pete seeger s classic is back in a new, original story. Nov 01, 2004 pete seeger is a national treasure, arguably the most influential figure in american folk music as well as an important advocate of social causes. Abiyoyo returns book by pete seeger, paul dubois jacobs. Nothing can stop the giant except for the sound of a little boys ukulele a sound that enchants the giant, but a sound that up until now none of the boys fellow townspeople could stand to hear.
Pete seeger reads abiyoyo on reading rainbow youtube. The song that accompanies this thrilling and witty tale is a pete seeger classic. Tell children you are going to read a folktale called abiyoyo by pete seeger. In this book based on a south african lullaby and folktale, a fearsome giant, abiyoyo, suddenly appears in a small south african town, causing the people to run for their lives. Sing together, work together to make a better world. Abiyoyo was an african folktale, adapted by folk singer pete seeger as a bedtime story for his children, and later used in his concerts. About the author 1994 pete seeger is a national treasure, arguably the most influential figure in american folk music as well as an important advocate of social causes. But now, the previously banished boy and his father are suddenly heroes, as they work together to get rid of abiyoyo for good. The town that abiyoyo once terrorized now has a new problem. Abiyoyo by pete seeger meet your next favorite book.
Pete seeger joins host levar burton to read and sing the classic african folktale abiyoyo on reading rainbow. Pete seeger introducing storyteller pete seeger to abiyoyo fans. He is particularly loved as the author or coauthor of the songs where have all the flowers gone, if i had a hammer, and turn, turn, turn. More information about this seller contact this seller 3. Abiyoyo seeger, pete isbn 0689718101 367 copies separate abiyoyo. Point to and explain that each mark is a musical note that shows a musician how to play the song on his or her musical instrument. Pete seeger is a national treasure, arguably the most influential figure in american folk music as well as an important advocate of social causes. Say, the author of this book also wrote the music for the song abiyoyo. Based on a south african lullaby and folk story seeger, pete isbn 0590427202 285 copies. Parents and kids can follow along with the complete text in the enclosed booklet. Abiyoyo by pete seeger, michael hays, paperback barnes. Used as a staple in classrooms for many years, abiyoyo is perfect for.
Pete seeger books list of books by author pete seeger. Paul has also cowritten four books with legendary folk musician, pete seeger, including abiyoyo returns and the deaf musicians. See all books authored by pete seeger, including abiyoyo, and abiyoyo returns, and more on. Pete seeger, master abiyoyo is a south african lullaby and folk story by songwriter pete seeger along with illustrations by michael hays and it is about how a young boy and his father try to outsmart the monster abiyoyo when the monster tries to threaten their village. Abiyoyo, abiyoyo, abiyoyo, abiyoyo abiyoyo, yoyoyo, yoyoyo once upon a time there was a little boy who played the ukelele. Use abiyoyo lessons and abiyoyo lesson printables to present this story, learn about shadows, do some role playing, sequencing activities and more. The tale of how a father with his magic wand and a boy with his music triumph over the giant. Abiyoyo printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Teach children the abiyoyo song so that they can participate in the book. A little girl suggests bringing back abiyoyo to move the boulder, and she has a plan that includes her grandfather and his magic wand. Abiyoyo is an entertaining book based on a south african folklore.
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