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PublisherAkashic Books

ISBN-101636141099

ISBN-139781636141091

eBay Product ID (ePID)27058368773

Product Key Features

Book TitleLean on Me : a Children's Picture Book

Number of Pages24 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

TopicArt & Architecture, Music / Popular, Social Themes / Friendship

IllustratorYes, Moss, Rachel

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorBill Withers

Book SeriesLyricpop Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight10.4 Oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width8.6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"Singer/songwriter Withers' encouraging lyrics form the text of this upbeat picture book . . . The late musician's supportive song, released in 1972, is the backdrop to a story about a quartet of racially diverse young friends sharing various life experiences. The kids explore the outdoors, go camping, and share life events--some happy, some less so--occasionally with parents. The book makes clear that supportive friendship, or "leaning on," is mutual: "Lean on me / When you're not strong / And I'll be your friend / I'll help you carry on... / For it won't be long / Till I'm gonna need / Somebody to lean on." It's clear everyone needs help now and then and that it isn't a sign of weakness to reach out for assistance. As the book proceeds, the illustrations subtly depict the foursome becoming adolescents who still care about one another. The artwork is colorful and lively. The nature of song lyrics is there's a repetitive element to them, so these important words and the overarching messages about support, outreach, and the permanency of friendships are easy to recall, absorb, and, hopefully, emulate. Readers eager to hear Withers' uplifting song will be pleased by the inclusion of a QR code that allows them to listen to it on platforms such as Spotify or Tidal. A positive, inspirational message for children to lean on and into." --Kirkus Reviews, Lean on Me provides a nice illustration that we're all in this world together. When things get rough, we don't have to face it alone. It goes against the 'rugged individualist' mythology that's been popular in American culture for so long. To me, that's a good thing. , "Singer/songwriter Withers' encouraging lyrics form the text of this upbeat picture book . . . The late musician's supportive song, released in 1972, is the backdrop to a story about a quartet of racially diverse young friends sharing various life experiences. The kids explore the outdoors, go camping, and share life events--some happy, some less so--occasionally with parents. The book makes clear that supportive friendship, or "leaning on," is mutual: "Lean on me / When you're not strong / And I'll be your friend / I'll help you carry on... / For it won't be long / Till I'm gonna need / Somebody to lean on." It's clear everyone needs help now and then and that it isn't a sign of weakness to reach out for assistance. As the book proceeds, the illustrations subtly depict the foursome becoming adolescents who still care about one another. The artwork is colorful and lively. The nature of song lyrics is there's a repetitive element to them, so these important words and the overarching messages about support, outreach, and the permanency of friendships are easy to recall, absorb, and, hopefully, emulate. Readers eager to hear Withers' uplifting song will be pleased by the inclusion of a QR code that allows them to listen to it on platforms such as Spotify or Tidal. A positive, inspirational message for children to lean on and into." --Kirkus Reviews "Lean on Me provides a nice illustration that we're all in this world together. When things get rough, we don't have to face it alone. It goes against the 'rugged individualist' mythology that's been popular in American culture for so long. To me, that's a good thing." -- Ink 19 " Lean on Me is a touching and charming picture book that encourages children to value and cherish their friendships. With its timeless message and the magical combination of Bill Withers's lyrics and Rachel Moss's illustrations, this book is sure to captivate young hearts and inspire conversations about the importance of being there for one another." --Phantom Paragrapher, Lean on Me is a touching and charming picture book that encourages children to value and cherish their friendships. With its timeless message and the magical combination of Bill Withers's lyrics and Rachel Moss's illustrations, this book is sure to captivate young hearts and inspire conversations about the importance of being there for one another. , "Singer/songwriter Withers' encouraging lyrics form the text of this upbeat picture book . . . The late musician's supportive song, released in 1972, is the backdrop to a story about a quartet of racially diverse young friends sharing various life experiences. The kids explore the outdoors, go camping, and share life events--some happy, some less so--occasionally with parents. The book makes clear that supportive friendship, or "leaning on," is mutual: "Lean on me When you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on... For it won't be long Till I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on." It's clear everyone needs help now and then and that it isn't a sign of weakness to reach out for assistance. As the book proceeds, the illustrations subtly depict the foursome becoming adolescents who still care about one another. The artwork is colorful and lively. The nature of song lyrics is there's a repetitive element to them, so these important words and the overarching messages about support, outreach, and the permanency of friendships are easy to recall, absorb, and, hopefully, emulate. Readers eager to hear Withers' uplifting song will be pleased by the inclusion of a QR code that allows them to listen to it on platforms such as Spotify or Tidal. A positive, inspirational message for children to lean on and into. ", "Singer/songwriter Withers' encouraging lyrics form the text of this upbeat picture book . . . The late musician's supportive song, released in 1972, is the backdrop to a story about a quartet of racially diverse young friends sharing various life experiences. The kids explore the outdoors, go camping, and share life events--some happy, some less so--occasionally with parents. The book makes clear that supportive friendship, or "leaning on," is mutual: "Lean on me / When you're not strong / And I'll be your friend / I'll help you carry on... / For it won't be long / Till I'm gonna need / Somebody to lean on." It's clear everyone needs help now and then and that it isn't a sign of weakness to reach out for assistance. As the book proceeds, the illustrations subtly depict the foursome becoming adolescents who still care about one another. The artwork is colorful and lively. The nature of song lyrics is there's a repetitive element to them, so these important words and the overarching messages about support, outreach, and the permanency of friendships are easy to recall, absorb, and, hopefully, emulate. Readers eager to hear Withers' uplifting song will be pleased by the inclusion of a QR code that allows them to listen to it on platforms such as Spotify or Tidal. A positive, inspirational message for children to lean on and into." --Kirkus Reviews " Lean on Me is a touching and charming picture book that encourages children to value and cherish their friendships. With its timeless message and the magical combination of Bill Withers's lyrics and Rachel Moss's illustrations, this book is sure to captivate young hearts and inspire conversations about the importance of being there for one another." --Phantom Paragrapher

Series Volume Number0

SynopsisBill Withers's classic anthem to friendship lives on in this moving children's picture book adaptation "Lean on me When you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on . . ." Lean on Me is an endearing children's picture book that beautifully demonstrates the power of friendship, based on Bill Withers's classic song of the same name. "Lean on Me" appeared on Withers's 1972 album Still Bill . The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and ranked #208 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. With Withers's lyrics and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this picture book follows four close friends through the stages of their childhood, from elementary school until their high school graduation. Withers's classic and loving refrain serenades them as they lean arm-in-arm into adulthood., Bill Withers's classic anthem to friendship lives on in this moving children's picture book adaptation., "Lean on me When you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on . . ." Lean on Me is an endearing children's picture book that beautifully demonstrates the power of friendship, based on Bill Withers's classic song of the same name. "Lean on Me" appeared on Withers's 1972 album Still Bill. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and ranked #208 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. With Withers's lyrics and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this picture book follows four close friends through the stages of their childhood, from elementary school until their high school graduation. Withers's classic and loving refrain serenades them as they lean arm-in-arm into adulthood.