This Land Is Your Land (1998)

by Woody Guthrie

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This well-known folk song is accompanied by a tribute from folksinger Pete Seeger, the musical notation, and a biographical scrapbook with photographs.

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A terrific picture book that honors America and Woody Guthrie's legacy. (

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ryantlaferney87 | Dec 8, 2023 |

Featuring the complete lyrics and musical notation to the beloved anthem This Land Is Your Land, as well as a photo-essay about Woody, a note from his daughter Nora Guthrie, and a tribute by beloved folksinger Pete Seeger, this stunning book paints an unforgettable picture of our diverse land.

PlumfieldCH | Sep 21, 2023 |

The book is about a rode trip across the country. The Illustration is great!

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HudaTaylor | Nov 30, 2015 |

This book is beautiful because, show America land and explein everything and have beautiful picture, music.

blancabauman | Mar 12, 2015 |

This was a good book. I like the American pride throughout the book. The song is one of my favorites from my childhood. (

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American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau by Bill McKibben

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Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee – Picture Books – 2002)

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1999)

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Honor Book – Picture Book – 1999)

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CCBC Choices (1998)

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (History, Life and Culture in the Americas – 1999)

Notable Children's Book (1999)

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1998

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To my kids, Anna and Cole - Grandpa loves you! --Nora Guthrie

To my father, Frank W. J. Love you, Pop! --Kathy Jakobsen

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As I was walking that river of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway; I saw below me that golden valley; this land was made for you and me.

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