How sweet the sound
Subtitle: African-American songs for children
By: selected by Wade & Cheryl Hudson ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper.
Contributors: Hudson, Wade.; Hudson, Cheryl Willis.; Cooper, Floyd, ill.
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 1995
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
Subjects: Children's poetry, American; American poetry -- African American authors; Children's songs -- United States -- Texts; African Americans -- Juvenile poetry; Songs -- United States; African Americans -- Songs and music
Genres: Texts.; Juvenile poetry.; Songs and music.
Other titles: African-American songs for children
Description: Presents lyrics and background notes for twenty-three contemporary and traditional African-American songs. Includes "Kumbaya," "Take the 'A' Train," and Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.