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Available
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Publication
Chronicle Books (2014), Edition: Brdbk, 24 pages
Description
Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's first child, and gorgeously illustrated by Vanessa Newton, this heartwarming picture book offers an upbeat testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts.
Media reviews
the book
As they go on this journey, it shows all the love her and her family has for one another.I selected this book because the words in the book are lyrics to Cedella's dads' song One Love. Her father is Bob Marley and turns out all of the books she writes are the lyrics to his songs. She does this to
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keep his legacy going on today. This book is also a great representation of the Diverse Society category because there is a lot of diversity in the illustrations and it is about coming together as one and doing something good for the community. Show Less
User reviews
LibraryThing member nicole.ansara
Beautiful story using Bob Marley's song lyrics, colorful illustrations, people of various ethnicities represented, story about helping your community to be better
LibraryThing member debnance
Yes, it’s that song and it’s been reworked by that songwriter’s daughter (take a second look at her last name if you think I joke.) Like some of the more popular songs of the Beatles, this one is both trite and profound in its simplicity. The illustrations are brilliantly colored and that
“One love,
one heart,
let’s get together
and feel all right!”
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lifts the song a bit out of its jarring repetition.“One love,
one heart,
let’s get together
and feel all right!”
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LibraryThing member nbmars
This book for very young children is adapted by a daughter of Bob Marley from one of his most popular songs. The illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton are bright and cheery and show a diverse collection of people celebrating the joys of cooperation and community.
The song “One Love”
"One love, one heart
Let's get together and feel all right
As it was in the beginning (One love)
So shall it be in the end (One heart)
Alright, "Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right."
In her notes at the end of the book, the author explains:
"I think everybody has a ‘happy song’ and ‘One Love’ is mine. Yet, in many ways, it’s everybody’s happy song.... When my father sang ‘One Love,’ he felt it all the way – heart and soul, mind and body. He thought a world united by love was possible, and it is. All we’ve got to do, he said, is ‘Give a little, take a little.’ My father wanted people to embrace one another and take care of one another. That was and is the message of ‘One Love.’”
The song “One Love”
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expresses these sentiments, and was named "Song Of The Millennium" by the British Broadcasting Corporation...."One love, one heart
Let's get together and feel all right
As it was in the beginning (One love)
So shall it be in the end (One heart)
Alright, "Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right."
In her notes at the end of the book, the author explains:
"I think everybody has a ‘happy song’ and ‘One Love’ is mine. Yet, in many ways, it’s everybody’s happy song.... When my father sang ‘One Love,’ he felt it all the way – heart and soul, mind and body. He thought a world united by love was possible, and it is. All we’ve got to do, he said, is ‘Give a little, take a little.’ My father wanted people to embrace one another and take care of one another. That was and is the message of ‘One Love.’”
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LibraryThing member Sullywriter
Great song, disappointing adaptation.
LibraryThing member jessgonzz
Enjoyed reading about a song that I really like.
LibraryThing member aloupe
I love Bob Marley, so when I found out that his daughter adapted a couple of books from his songs I just had to read them. I love this book because it teaches unity to kids. This little girl with the help of friends clean up the park they play at. I think this book does a good job of teaching that
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an equal respect and love for all kinds of people, we can make the world a better place. I also love that this book has so many different races portrayed. Show Less
LibraryThing member sdeshotel
Cedella Marley, the daughter of Bob Marley, did a wonderful job with taking the song lyrics and making it into a book that readers of any age can understand and relate. The illustrations show young children and adults of all races and backgrounds coming together to clean up a neighborhood park. I
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would read this book to all grade levels because I think it is a book that everyone can enjoy. Show Less
LibraryThing member RoniDavis
A great story about a little girl getting the community evolved and spreading the love.
LibraryThing member JennaJ
Personal Reaction - I think it is great that kids her age are willing to help out. What kid now days is going to see trash outside and pick it up. I think it is really cool that these kids were brought up right and are willing to make the neighborhood better.
Summary - A little girl is helping her
Classroom Extension Ideas -
1. Go outside and pick up trash.
2.Draw a picture of a recycling trash can.
Summary - A little girl is helping her
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family and neighborhood to build a Park. When the little girl goes out to play with friends, they notice that someone has left garbage and debris all over the ground. The children then begin picking up the trash, and then asking that the adults and community members pitch in. The book has a very clear view on "green living", and each character takes part in building the park. A lot of neighbors help carry new plants while others wear shirts that say "Live Green".Classroom Extension Ideas -
1. Go outside and pick up trash.
2.Draw a picture of a recycling trash can.
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LibraryThing member Chavila
Good book about a little girl who helps clean up her neighborhood and gets everyone to help clean up! Multicultural. Beautifully illustrated, A story of love and giving.
LibraryThing member billiemarie77
Summary
This is a book based on Bob Marleys song "One Love". It is about a little girl who get different people in the neighborhood no matter what race they were to come together and clean up the neighborhood.
Personal Reaction
I thought it was a great way to show kids that no mater what race you are
Creative Expression
I would have the children walk around the playground picking up trash to this song.
I would also have a discussion about things that they could do to work together.
This is a book based on Bob Marleys song "One Love". It is about a little girl who get different people in the neighborhood no matter what race they were to come together and clean up the neighborhood.
Personal Reaction
I thought it was a great way to show kids that no mater what race you are
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everyone can work together to do anything. It also taught the children to work together and recycling.Creative Expression
I would have the children walk around the playground picking up trash to this song.
I would also have a discussion about things that they could do to work together.
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LibraryThing member MeditationesMartini
Emmett was a little indifferent, not to say sleepy, but I feel like most kids probably vibe to Bob Marley, even if I found the new lyrics kind of rhythmless and not compelling.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
24 p.; 7.25 x 7.13 inches
ISBN
1452138559 / 9781452138558