Sing along with a colorful skeleton band in this exuberant rendition of a traditional spiritual passed down by word of mouth for generations.A Parents Choice Award Silver HonorA Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition selectionSing along with a colorful skeleton band in this exuberant rendition of a traditional most-loved African-American spiritual, passed down by word of mouth for generations.Today, it's usually sung by children as a way to learn anatomy, rhyme, and language. With its vibrant paper collage illustrations and rollicking read-aloud verse, this perfect introduction to the human body makes a wonderful addition to both home and classroom libraries, and is a fun treat for Halloween!Praise for Dem Bones:Geared for tickling the funny bones of the early elementary set. . . . No bones about it, this will be a real boost for those looking to inject a little humor and fun into basic facts about the human body. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewColorful paper collage illustrations add humor. School Library JournalMerry. Childrens LiteraturePerfect for: Readers ages 5-8 Kids who love playful books with a musical vibe Parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking fun educational books for kids Gift-givers looking for Halloween or fall books for birthdays and seasonal celebrations Fans of human body, anatomy, and STEM-topic books for kids
