What a Wonderful World

by Bob Thiele, George David Weiss, Tim Hopgood (Illustrator), Louis Armstrong (Undefined)

Overview

First recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, and with sales of over one million copies, "What a Wonderful World" has become a poignant message of hope for people everywhere. Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit. Perfect for sharing!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627792547
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	12/16/2014
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	23,365
Product dimensions:	11.20(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Tim Hopgood was six years old when he first heard Louis Armstrong's recording of "What a Wonderful World." Years later his daughter found a recording of the song in a flea market and gave it to him as a present. As soon as he heard Louis Armstrong's gravelly voice sing the first few lines, he knew he wanted to capture the joy of the song in a picture book

Editorial Reviews

01/01/2015
PreS-Gr 2—As a tribute to a favorite song, made famous by Louis Armstrong, Hopgood has illustrated the lyrics in a candy-colored retro fashion reminiscent of the It's a Small World ride at Disneyland. Unlike Ashley Bryan's version, with its emphasis on multicultural community, this book features a lone, olive-skinned boy who bonds with nature. A blue bird accompanies him on his adventures among friendly animals, lovely landscapes, and just a few children of varying skin tones. Although a recording is not included, the pacing of page turns will work well when paired with Armstrong's singing. The large trim size evokes the generosity of spirit of the song itself. A solid addition to most collections.—Heidi Estrin, Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL

School Library Journal

…with sweet new illustrations by the British illustrator Tim Hopgood, [What a Wonderful World] will lend itself to many happy read-aloud sessions…Each page is a soft riot of color…

The New York Times - Maria Russo

Praise for Wow! Said the Owl:
 
“With a satisfying night-to-day-to-night cycle, the book not only reinforces the concepts of colors but also provides a sense of security of the way things are supposed to be in the world. The repeated refrain of 'Wow!' throughout the book will elicit a chorus among young listeners at storytime.” —Booklist
 
“Straightforward and flowing, this title makes a satisfying introduction to the colors of the day.”
—School Library Journal
 
“This sweet, wonder-filled picture book will make a good addition to toddler storytime and a perfect bedtime read, too.” —The Horn Book

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