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Get Up, Stand Up: (Preschool Music Book, Multicultural Books for Kids, Diversity Books for Toddlers, Bob Marley Children's Books) (Bob Marley by Chronicle Books)
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About Get Up, Stand
Product Description The third picture book adaptation of one of Bob Marley's beloved songs that has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage. A heartfelt and meaningful book that brings Bob Marley's music to life in a new way: As a young girl goes on with her day in school, she comes across several instances of teasing and intimidation. But with loving action and some help from her friends, she's able to make things right for herself and others. • This cute children's book includes the impactful lyrics of Bob Marley's song 'Get Up, Stand Up' that has inspired millions of listeners around the world with messages of peace, love, and truth • Written by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's daughter, who has dedicated herself to keeping her father's message and memory alive • With exuberant pictures by John Jay Cabuay accompanying Marley's iconic lyrics, Get Up, Stand Up is a vibrant testament to the power we all have to make a difference Fans of Every Little Thing and One Love will also love the lyrical rhythm and the powerful message of love, peace, and harmony presented in Get Up, Stand Up. . • Great family and classroom read-aloud book • Appeals to readers of all ages with the light-hearted tone and cheerful illustrations • Books for kids ages 6–8 • Children's books for early elementary students From School Library Journal K-Gr 2—In this anti-bullying story, a group of kids overcome their problems by working together and supporting each other. Much like Marley's other children's book adaptations, nearly all the lyrics of Bob Marley's original song have been changed to make them more relatable to children. Though the message of standing up for your rights still rings true, the correlation between the words and the pictures doesn't seem as smooth. The new lyrics ("They don't speak the truth and only want their greedy wish") accompany a picture of two kids bullying a girl for wearing cat ears, which doesn't necessarily describe this very real scenario. In another instance, four kids "only thinking for what they care" are dancing while other kids look on in confusion. These kids later get to dance as well, but it's unclear what happened and how the conflict was resolved. Artwork overall is colorful and bright, which makes the story easy to follow. The variety of ethnicities depicted reflects the universal nature of the original song. VERDICT An addition to a now crowded field of anti-bullying picture books.—Peter Blenski, Hartland Public Library, WI Review "A message of empowerment and unity . . . Joyous."— Kirkus Reviews "Carrying on her father's legacy of banding people together in solidarity, Cedella Marley adds to her collection of picture book adaptations of the singer-songewriter's beloved work with this new installment. An energetic readaloud that promises to pump up young dissenters and peacemakers."— Publishers Weekly About the Author Cedella Marley, the eldest child of Bob Marley, is also the author of One Love and Three Little Birds and performs with the Melody Makers internationally. She lives in Miami, Florida. Bob Marley, a Jamaican singer-songwriter, is one of the 20th century's most important and influential entertainment icons, and his lifestyle and music continue to inspire new generations as his legacy lives on through his music. John Jay Cabuay received his MFA in illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and his illustrations have graced the covers of newspapers, magazines, and books worldwide. He lives in New York City.
