We All Sing With the Same Voice

by J. Philip Miller, Paul Meisel (Illustrator), Sheppard M. Greene

Overview

A lyrical and joyful celebration of inclusion and respect

First featured as a song on the widely popular Sesame Street, the beloved educational children’s television show, We All Sing with the Same Voice is a joyous read-aloud that embraces the notion that no matter where children live or what they look like, they’re all the same where it counts—at heart!

With colorful illustrations from Geisel Honor-winning artist Paul Meisel, this celebration of love and respect has been noted by many teachers and parents as a top pick for teaching empathy.

This paperback edition does not include a CD.

I live across the street,

In the mountains,

On the beach.

I come from everywhere,

And my name is you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060739003
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/04/2005
Edition description:	Ages 3-7
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	306,846
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 11.25(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Paul Meisel has illustrated many books for children, including Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?, Energy Makes Things Happen, and What Happens to Our Trash? in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. He lives in Newtown, Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

There’s an infectious cheerfulness that’s right on target for a young audience.” — ALA Booklist

“A wonderful family book.” — The News Chief

“Miller and Greene’s idealistic vision of inclusion and acceptance is one that readers can easily embrace.” — Publisher's Weekly

From the Publisher

There’s an infectious cheerfulness that’s right on target for a young audience.

ALA Booklist

A wonderful family book.

The News Chief

We all sing with the same voice,
And we sing in harmony.

Sung on Sesame Street since 1983, this joyful song celebrates the fact that no matter where kids live, what they look like, or what they do, they're all the same where it counts -- at heart. This first-ever picture-book version of the beloved song is filled with bright, lively illustrations -- and features a free CD that lets kids sing along.

bn.com

A wonderful family book to be enjoyed by the little tykes.

News Chief

A classic Sesame Street song becomes a cheerful picture book about children's universal thoughts and feelings. Throughout these pages, youngsters differentiated by race, nationality, gender or geography join hands and sing: "We all sing with the same voice,/ The same song,/ The same voice./ We all sing with the same voice,/ And we sing in harmony." In a succinct and easy-to-understand style, the lyrics go straight to the heart, addressing such themes as family ("I have sisters one two three./ In my family there's just me./ I've got one daddy./ I've got two"), pets or the expression of emotions ("Sometimes I get mad and mean./ Sometimes I feel happy./ And when I want to cry I do"). Miller and Greene's idealistic vision of inclusion and acceptance is one that readers can easily embrace. Meisel (How to Talk to Your Cat) infuses the proceedings with joy--smiling, vibrantly clad children and caring adults populate his sunny scenes. A CD recording of the song from 1982 is packaged with this book. Ages 3-7. (Jan.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

According to PW, "A classic Sesame Street song becomes a cheerful picture book about children's universal thoughts and feelings." Ages 3-7. (Jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

PreS-K-With bright colors and lively lyrics, this book-and-CD set breathes new life into an old favorite. The text is a song that was originally recorded by the Sesame Street house band in 1982. The themes of understanding one another's cultures and the similarities among children all over the world lend themselves to the fresh, bold cartoon-style paintings of children singing (no Muppets in sight). The illustrations range from four to a page depicting the youngsters in their different environments-"I live in southern France./I'm from a Texas ranch./I come from Mecca and Peru"-to full double-page spreads of all the youngsters in their local dress singing together. Used with the CD, this will be especially useful for those who want to add music to their picture-book and preschool programs. The catchy recording will have children (and adults) singing long after the book has been closed.-Genevieve Ceraldi, Donnell Library Center, New York Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal

A song, made popular on Sesame Street, now in book form with an enclosed CD. Righteous in its message, affirming that everyone's the same inside despite looking different on the outside, this print version will help to substantiate the popular song. Although people may originate from various locations around the world, a point made clear in the childlike pictures, there are similarities as well as differences that should be celebrated."My name is Jack and Fred. My name's Amanda Sue. I'm called Kareem Abdu. My name is you." This is an expression of inclusion, where children of all races and places, abilities and facilities, and families of all kinds belong together in the circle of life. Common activities are shared, such as loving a pet or person, playing, reading, watching TV, sleeping with your teddy at night, singing by the firelight, or the full spectrum of emotions felt by every person around the globe. Readers will be enlightened and should rejoice in the important message that may be perplexing to many but seems clear to most children—everyone loves to be loved."And when it's time for bed, I like my stories read, ‘Sweet dreams' and ‘love you' said. My name is you." (Picture book 3-7)

Kirkus Reviews