Respect (eBook)

Otis Redding (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
24 Seiten
Akashic Books (Verlag)
978-1-61775-958-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Otis Redding's classic song "e;Respect"e;-as popularized by Aretha Franklin-becomes an empowering picture book exploring the concept of mutual respect through the eyes of a young girl. "e;[Respect's] art, by Rachel Moss, a Jamaican illustrator fueled by the energy of the Caribbean, will make readers want to amp up the music and dance, which perhaps is exactly what all of us need right now."e; New York Times Book Review"e;R-E-S-P-E-C-T / Find out what it means to meR-E-S-P-E-C-T / Take care, TCBOh (sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)A little respect . . ."e;Respect is a children's picture book based on lyrics written and originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1965. Aretha Franklin's iconic rendition of the song later peaked at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1967. Redding's lyrics continue to resonate with listeners today. With lyrics by Otis Redding and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this irresistible book shows a young girl, her brother, and her parents conjuring as many positive futures for each other as they can dream. Packed with playful vignettes as they imagine a life full of possibility, Respect provides families an opportunity to explore themes of mutual respect while revisiting one of the greatest songs ever written.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.10.2020
• Illustrationen: Rachel Moss
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Kinderbücher bis 11 Jahre
• Schlagworte: Aretha Franklin • Black Empowerment • Black History Month • Black lives matter • BlackLivesMatter • Booker T Jones • Diana Ross Supremes • feminist picture books • Motown • picture books for girls • racial integration • R and B • Sixties • sock it to me • Soul • TCB • temptations
• ISBN-10: 1-61775-958-9 / 1617759589
• ISBN-13: 978-1-61775-958-1 / 9781617759581