I's the B'y : the beloved Newfoundland folk song

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Author:

Soloy, Lauren, artist.

ISBN:

9781771648332

Personal Author:

Soloy, Lauren, artist.

Publication Date:

2022

Physical Description:

48 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm

Abstract:

For kids who love to sing and dance: this vibrant picture book shares lyrics from a classic folk song about community, culture, and the seaside. Rhyming lyrics are easy to read and memorise and fun for the whole family. First book based on the beloved and timeless folk song: features the historic Newfoundland folk song instantly recognizable across North America. Uniquely Atlantic themed visuals: Maritime artist Lauren Soloy's illustrations bring Newfoundland's stunning and diverse coastline to life, and includes an adorable cast of Newfoundland wildlife. Includes informative facts about "I's the B'y" :a note from the illustrator details the history of the song and the meaning of its many distinct lines. Features sheet music at the back so that budding musicians can learn to play and sing along. LEVELING Guided Reading Level: J Common Core State StandardsRL.2.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9W.2.1,3,5,6SL.2.1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,5 ,6L.2.1,1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,4,4a,4b,4c,4e,5,5a,5 b,6

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EARLY YEARS MUSIC COLLECTION

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Summary

For kids who love to sing and dance: this vibrant picture book shares lyrics from a classic folk song about community, culture, and the seaside.
Rhyming lyrics are easy to read and memorize and fun for the whole family. Perfect for kids aged 3 to 8 who love dancing, singing, and the ocean. The history of this famous ballad is explored in vivid illustrations!
I's the b'y that builds the boat,
And I's the b'y that sails her!
I's the b'y that catches the fish
And takes 'em home to Liza.

"I's the B'y" is a decades-old folk song that originated in Newfoundland but has been sung and danced to the world over. In this gorgeous picture book, Maritime artist and children's writer Lauren Soloy honors the song and its birthplace with rich, captivating illustrations of bobbing boats, leaping humpback whales, violin-playing fish, dancing people, starry skies, and stormy seas. Full of undeniable energy and joy, this spirited picture book will have kids singing, dancing, and learning all about Newfoundland.

Includes: Sheet music so budding musicians can play along. A note from illustrator Lauren Soloy about the fascinating history of "I's the B'y," its distinctive words and phrases, and life in modern-day Newfoundland.

Author Notes

Lauren Soloy is an author and illustrator whose books include When Emily was Small and Etty Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem. She lives in a 140-year-old house in the wilds of Nova Scotia with her librarian husband, two curious children, an ever-expanding collection of books, two beehives, and one cat.

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

Clap your hands and dance along to a traditional Newfoundland folk melody. Newfoundlanders, along with diverse creatures, happily join their hands, hoofs, fins, and feathers for a traditional and much-loved folk song/dance. After the boy, or b'y, catches fish, he brings them home to Liza as a guitar-strumming player and an accordionist are joined on stage by two more musicians--a fish and a moose. The villagers, human and animal, form circles and dance to the lively beat. All then enjoy a hearty meal as the catch is laid out to preserve and dry. A cheerful refrain accompanies the dancers, who now form a big circle as puffins frolic in the air and on the rocks. The setting then moves to the shoreline, and twilight brings a joyful conclusion to the day's festivities. A note from the illustrator provides an explanation for the local customs and word usage. The colorful, utterly exuberant illustrations--digitally created, though they have a smudgy, hand-painted feel--are an enticing introduction to the music, which can be found on YouTube for those curious. Swirling text complements the upbeat lyrics that celebrate the Canadian island. The locals vary in skin tone; the titular b'y is brown-skinned. (This book was reviewed digitally.) An inviting version of a Canadian song that will resonate--and reverberate. (musical notation) (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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