LyricPop
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1) African
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Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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African is a children's book featuring lyrics by Peter Tosh and illustrations by Jamaican artist Rachel Moss. The song "African" by Peter Tosh was originally released in 1977 on his second solo record, Equal Rights. He wrote the song during a time of civil unrest in Jamaica as a reminder to all black people that they were part of the same community. The album is considered one of the most influential reggae works of all time.
2) Don't stop
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Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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McVie's classic song about keeping one's chin up and rolling with life's punches is beautifully adapted to an uplifting children's book. Don't Stop is a beautifully illustrated picture book based on Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac's enduring anthem to optimism and patience. The song was one of the singles on Fleetwood Mac's megahit album Rumours, which spent thirty-one weeks at number one on the Billboard charts and went on to sell over forty million...
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As a founding member of The Beach Boys, Mike Love has spent an extraordinary fifty-five years, and counting, as the group's lead singer and one of its principal lyricists. The Beach Boys, from their California roots to their international fame, are a unique American story--one of overnight success and age-defying longevity; of musical genius and reckless self-destruction; of spirituality, betrayal, and forgiveness--and Love is the only band member...
5) Respect
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Akashic Books/LyricPop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Otis Redding's classic song "Respect"--as popularized by Aretha Franklin--becomes an empowering picture book exploring the concept of mutual respect through the eyes of a young girl.
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""These boots are made for walkin' And that's just what they'll do One of these days these boots Are gonna walk all over you . . ." These Boots Are Made for Walkin' is an adorable story of friendship and family set against the backdrop of Lee Hazlewood's iconic song. While there have been numerous recordings over the past several decades, "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" was originally recorded by Nancy Sinatra and released in early 1966 to instant...
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""See the people walking down the street Fall in line just watching all their feet They don't know where they want to go But they're walking in time They got the beat . . ." We Got the Beat is a children's picture book based on the hit song by the 1980s new wave group the Go-Go's. Consisting of five members, the all-female band rocked the nation with their charisma and musical genius. Their hit song "We Got the Beat" spent three weeks at #2 on the...
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Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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This picture book of Dee Snider's classic song of empowerment and self-determination will strike a chord with kids everywhere. We're Not Gonna Take It is a playful picture book echoing 1980s hair band Twisted Sister's most popular antiestablishment anthem. As part of their triple-platinum album Stay Hungry, "We're Not Gonna Take It" spent fifteen weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number twenty-one. This picture book follows three toddlers...
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Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"The 59th Street Bridge Song is a lively picture book based on legendary songwriter Paul Simon's classic hit, created when he was one half of the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song first appeared on their 1966 album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. In the US, the album peaked at #4 on Billboard's weekly Top 200 albums chart, and eventually went on to sell over three million copies in the US. With song lyrics by Simon and illustrations by...
11) Dream weaver
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Publisher
Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Dream Weaver is a vibrantly illustrated picture book based on Gary Wright's 1975 breakout single from his platinum-selling album The Dream Weaver, which has sold over two million copies. 'Dream Weaver' peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and reached #1 in Canada. The song's popularity continued long after its release, and in 1991, Wright recorded a new version for the Wayne's World soundtrack; the soundtrack reached #1 on Billboard's soundtrack...
12) Good times roll
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[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Ric Ocasek's rock and roll classic 'Good Times Roll'--the third single from the Cars' groundbreaking debut 1978 album--leaps off the page in illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr.'s playful picture book. Two cats hysterically confront an unraveling ball of yarn with familiar feline antics that will charm parents and children alike, all to the tune of one of rock and roll's most memorable songs."--Back cover.
13) Humble and kind
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"This picture book tells the story of a family who is striving to remain humble and kind. We follow the family through their daily lives as they find different ways to lend a hand to each other and to their broader community. Full of scenes of familial relationships, Humble and Kind will teach adults and children alike the power of family"--Amazon.com.
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Akashic Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"I Will Survive is the latest from LyricPop, a children's picture book collection by LyricVerse and Akashic Books. "I will survive Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive I've got all my life to live And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive . . ." I Will Survive is an empowering picture book based on Dino Fekaris and Frederick J. Perren's #1 hit song. Gloria Gaynor's recording in 1978 became her signature song and was a...
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Akashic Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Strawberry Swing is the latest from LyricPop, a children's picture book collection by LyricVerse and Akashic Books. "I remember We were walking up to strawberry swing I can't wait till the morning Wouldn't wanna change a thing . . ." Strawberry Swing is a tenderly illustrated picture book of one of Coldplay's best known songs. It was the fifth single released from their hit album Viva la Vida, and gained widespread acclaim for its accompanying stop-motion...
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Where is my mind?
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Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Shiny Happy People is a heartwarming picture book whose story is told through the lyrics of R.E.M.'s joyful tune of the same name. "Shiny Happy People" appeared on the band's 1991 album Out of Time, and the song reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. With lyrics by R.E.M. and illustrations by Paul Hoppe, this picture book follows the unlikely friendship between a rabbit and a fox as they teach others about the joy of inclusion and acceptance....