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Um Hmm: African American Tales (Secrets of the World) |  | Author: Ysaye Barnwell
Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated
Category: Book
Buy New: $30.36
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New (1) Used (3) Collectible (1) from $12.04
Seller: thebookgrove
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1660539
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
Media: Audio Cassette
Edition: abridged edition
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 1564557731
EAN: 9781564557735
ASIN: 1564557731
Publication Date: May 1, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Um Hmm
Ysaye M. Barnwell A delightful feast of African American stories, songs, and poems. Discover stories behind old spiritual songs, the Underground Railroad, and personal stories from Ysayes childhood that shaped her life as a singer. Includes two songs from Sweet Honey In The Rock. 9 story trading cards / poster
Book Description
A delightful feast of African-American stories, songs, and poems. Meet the frog who wanted to be a singer -- and invents rhythm and blues. Discover stories behind old spiritual songs, the Underground Railroad, and personal stories from Ysaye's childhood that shaped her life as a singer. Her dynamic vocal range and African percussion breathe fresh life into classic children's tunes such as "The Hokey Pokey" and "Hambone". Includes two songs from Sweet Honey In The Rock.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Much better than I expected December 14, 2004
Lady (NJ, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My elementary schoolers loved this. The songs & stories & history made a real impression. I was surprised what came up in other conversations becuase they had listened to this. My daughter is sensitive and did not like the truth of what she learned but it was presented in a way that did not scare her. She may have become a bit angry about past actions but that seems appropriate.
If you are looking for just happy African songs to listen to, where your child is not given an option to think, you will want to look elsewhere.
 An African American Experience September 25, 2001
Debbie Davis (Corona del Mar, CA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful tape telling the story of the African American experience. Ysaye tells her stories in her soft, clear, lovely voice. They are beautiful human stories where she simply speaks her truth. Her stories are very spiritual and children of all ages (I'm 50) will enjoy and learn from listening to them. There is pain as well as laughter. Ysaye has some important lessons to teach. There are also some lovely musical pieces woven in with the stories. I highly recommend this whole series of tapes by Sounds True.
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