Free To Be You And ME Mini Ed (1998) - Plot & Excerpts
I almost played this cassette out when I was a kid - and when I discovered the book in my school library, I was ecstatic. It was so much fun to see pictures to go with the songs in my head. The new version brings back all sorts of great memories, and inspired me to buy the full CD (sadly, the one with the book is only a few tracks). I'm looking forward to sharing this with my daughter when she gets older. Although this is a collection of poems and short stories, I have included it in my "poetry" selections. I loved listening to record and casette tape recordings of the original version of this book as a child. This is actually the 35th anniversary edition, which I rediscovered recently at the library. As I pour over this new version, I can hear all of the songs, stories and poems in my head read by the likes of Alan Alda, Marlo Thomas, Mel Brooks, Carol Channing, and other big names. This book is a celebration of the individuality of children, who they may be and who they could be. It is sometimes silly and sometimes serious, but often thought-provoking and clever. This book can be enjoyed either by just reading it or reading along with the accompanying CD. It can be enjoyed alone, with a friend, curled up with a family member. Many of the poems, stories, and songs can be used individually with a classroom unit or as part of a music program. I hope that others get as much pleasure as I did (and do) experiencing this wonderful book!
What do You think about Free To Be You And ME Mini Ed (1998)?
I would probably not be a feminist but for this children's book
—amymariej
I read and re-read this book continuously when I was little!
—quan
Every kid should have this book. EVERY SINGLE ONE.
—cyrus
