You're a Grand Old Flag - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1416917705 ISBN 13: 9781416917700

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2008

Synopsis

You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.


Written in 1906 by George M. Cohan, "You're a Grand Old Flag" has been a favorite celebration song for generations of Americans. Now see it brought to life like never before as it is set with images of Americana, by the master of all things patriotic, Norman Rockwell. Children run to the swimming hole, families attend parades, a young couple kisses, and soldiers salute in this tribute to Norman Rockwell and the American culture, so beautifully immortalized in his art. With a foreword by Norman Rockwell's grandson, John Rockwell, this book is a treasure that families will love to sing along with.

About this title

About the Author

Norman Rockwell was an American painter and illustrator.

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 4—It is difficult to think of a more patriotic combination than Cohan's lyrics and Rockwell's artwork, and this picture book introduces both to a new generation of children. In a short but interesting introduction, John Rockwell discusses his grandfather's long career and some of the common themes found in his pictures. This is followed by a series of spreads, each pairing a few lines from the famous song with a good-quality, full-color reproduction of a familiar Norman Rockwell illustration. The lyrics are then repeated, with a different painting for each phrase. The choice of images is thoughtful, in some places suggesting new and occasionally humorous meanings for the words. The text is artistically typeset in a large font reminiscent of printing during the mid-1900s. Matching borders tie the book together in a cohesive visual whole. Illustration credits are appended, with thumbnails of each picture and captions stating when and where it first appeared. This volume has great appeal for Rockwell's fans, but readers must be sensitive to the fact that it portrays an idealized, predominately white view of America. You're a Grand Old Flag (Walker, 2007), with Warren Kimble's attractive folk art, is a good alternative.—Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT
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Edition details

• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1416917705
• ISBN 13: 9781416917700
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Rockwell Norman
• Number of pages: 32