Have you ever wondered who hummed the first tune? Was it the flowers? The waves or the moon? Dove Award-winning recording artist Ellie Holcomb answers with a lovely lyrical tale, one that reveals that God our Maker sang the first song, and He created us all with a song to sing. Go to bhkids.com to find this book’s Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves … help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book’s message with their child. We’re all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God’s Word.
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Who Sang the First Song? by Ellie Holcomb – I bought this one for all the little readers in my life this Christmas, and it is the cutest little board book! Happy Reading!
How lovely is this book? The words practically sing off the page!
“That every heart and every thing . . . Was born with a song that it was made to sing”.
This book just sounded amazing and creative and adorable and perfect to add to the library of my niece and nephew. I got all that simply from the description online and knew I had to order it. I’ve only had it in my hands a couple of days (I literally picked it up Friday night!) and I knew I had to review it sooner rather than later. So here I sit on Sunday night trying to find all the words about this book without Minion input or even borrowed Minion input. I have to say, reviewing Minion books hasn’t gotten any easier over the months without having them in house. Perhaps, someday soon, ny niece will be old enough to help out a bit and gain a blog approved nickname. Until then. . . just my thoughts.
There is nothing I don’t like about this book. I’m starting my gushing with the illustrations. I honestly don’t think illustrators get near enough credit or recognition in amazingly done books. Kayla Harren created such amazing and engaging illustrations that perfectly embrace the words and theme of this book. They are bold enough to draw in a very young child while also so intricate and detailed to engage an older child deeper into the book. If you get the chance just check out the reflection picture with the elephants. It was so clear and detailed and perfect that I thought perhaps my copy was in upside down. Teach me not to look deeper!
The verse is just as engaging and the perfect fodder for the illustrations. Taking the reader (and listener) through the creation of land and sea, animals and plants as well as humans. Giving each aspect it’s own voice, it’s own song. All while connecting us right back to our Creator. The One who created us to sing our song. The One who created us to tell our own story. With only a short sentence or two on each page this book is perfect for very young children being read to by a parent as well as young readers getting their feet wet with words. The verses are rhyming and song-like without reading as sing-songy. Honestly, there is nothing I didn’t like about this book. The timing is perfect to pick up copies for all the young ones in your life as the perfect Christmas gift. Just sayin’~
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by B&H Publishing Group. I was not compensated for this review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.