Sing

Joe Raposo

Macmillan, May 28, 2013 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 40 pages

"Sing! Sing a song. Sing out loud, sing out strong."

So begins a song first made popular on Sesame Street, then interpreted by singers of every style, from Gloria Estefan to the Dixie Chicks to R.E.M., as well as famous personalities such as Conan O'Brien, Katie Couric, Nathan Lane, and Liam Neeson.

Now, bestselling children's book illustrator Tom Lichtenheld has put a visual story to this timeless and universal song that celebrates perseverance, self-expression, and the power of music to help each of us find our voice.

Digital downloads of three songs are included with book purchase: "Sing!" "Somebody Come and Play," and "One of These Things." Music by Joe Raposo. Songs performed by Becca Kauffman with The Midnight Sun Ensemble.

About the author

Joe Raposo was a celebrated composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer, and lyricist best known for his work on Sesame Street. He served as musical director for Sesame Street from its inception through the late 1970s. He also wrote songs for Frank Sinatra and many television shows, such as Three’s Company. Tom Lichtenheld has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including Cloudette and Bridget’s Beret. He is also the illustrator of the New York Times–bestselling books, Duck! Rabbit! and Shark vs. Train. He lives in Geneva, Illinois.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Sing; Christy Ottaviano books
• Author: Joe Raposo
• Illustrated by: Tom Lichtenheld
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Macmillan, 2013
• ISBN: 0805090711, 9780805090710
• Length: 40 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Activity Books / General; Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Birds; Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General; Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Sounds; Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play; Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts / Music; Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Songbooks; Music / Genres & Styles / Children's