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Free to Be...You and Me (The 35th Anniversary Edition, Hardcover)

Free to Be...You and Me (The 35th Anniversary Edition, Hardcover)

zoom enlarge 		Author: Marlo Thomas And Friends
Creator: Peter H. Reynolds
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Category: Book

List Price: $19.95
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 33 reviews
Sales Rank: 4393

Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.7

ISBN: 0762430605
Dewey Decimal Number: 810.8
EAN: 9780762430604
ASIN: 0762430605

Publication Date: October 13, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW COPY, NO UGLY REMAINDER MARKS.
Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

This is the book we all know and love by Marlo Thomas and her friends?brought to new life with brand new illustrations to captivate and inspire a new generation of readers on a journey of the heart. Whether you are opening Free to Be . . . You and Me for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated compilation of inspirational stories, songs, and poems. The sentiments of thirty-five years ago are as relevant today as when this book was published. Celebrating individuality and challenging stereotypes empowers both children and adults with the freedom to be who they want to be and to have compassion and empathy for others who may be different. Working closely with Marlo and co-creator Carole Hart, Peter H. Reynolds, the New York Times Best Selling Children’s Book Author/Illustrator, conjured his whimsical drawings throughout the book bringing a new sense of unity and warmth to the pages. You will find yourself marveling at the illustrations, nodding in agreement with the stories and poems, and singing the words to all the classic songs! It is wonderful that the thoughts, ideas, and emotions the creators envisioned so many years ago can still have a magical effect on children today.



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5 out of 5 stars free to be you and me 40th ed   January 7, 2009
reminded me of the fun I had singing and dancing as a child when it was first introduced.....LOVED IT!!!!


5 out of 5 stars A great reissue. . .   December 26, 2008
If you grew up with Free to Be You and Me, the cover of the reissue will throw you for a loop. Gone is the pretty pink cover with it's patchwork cover and in it's place is a more fanciful and less pink cover.

This book contains all the stories and poems from the book and DVD, and even includes a CD of some of the songs. Marlo Thomas adds an introduction, encouraging kids to make good use of this book.

This sturdy reissue is a great way to introduce kids to the concepts of emotions and break down gender stereotypes that still persist. It's a great companion to Free to Be You and Me DVD. Kids will love this book and the wonderful poems and stories it contains.


4 out of 5 stars STILL Free to be You and Me   December 25, 2008
Did my kids (who were the perfect age for Free to Be You and Me when it first appeared) ever love it as much as I did? I don't remember - but I do remember that I, and all my Consciousness Raising Group buddies, on the cusp of women's lib, thought it was funny and fabulous. And I still do. I bought three, for my five and seven-year old graddaughters, six- and eight-year old great nieces, and almost six-year old twin girl granddaughter whose reception of it I witnessed last night. They were underwhelmed. "No pictures!" one exclaimed, as I started to read. When I began to sing, the entire Christmas Eve crew - the two kids and eight other adults - put their fingers in their ears and started la-la-la-ing. But, I have four more girls to go and I have high hopes. I think it's beautifully done and I'm looking forward to reading it to those who can't read and don't mind the fact that the pictures are small, and listening to it read by the older kids. When looking at it on-line, I did find it very hard to figure out if there was a CD included. Did I miss something, or is it not mentioned in the description? Although I was disappointed to find that there are only four songs, it's still on my list of favorites, and I will work at making it appreciated and loved by this generation - including BOYS. Thank you Marlo Thomas!


5 out of 5 stars Free to be .... a great book   December 8, 2008
I got this book to read to my granddaughters and they love it! I think it is so positive in teaching them that it is alright to be who they are and that they don't have to fit into a mold. Ms Thomas did a wonderful job on this book 35 years ago and it still works for children today.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent book for "Tweens"   December 7, 2008
I ordered this book for my 10 year old grandaughter after seeing Marlow Thomas on the Today show discussing it. It is absolutely wonderful. It discusses many things that seem to be problems in that age group...e.g. brothers and sisters, mean kids, divorce, and so on. All in a very understandable format.

I'm giving this to my grandaughther for Christmas and I know she will love it.

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