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I's the b'y : the beloved folk song / [illustrated by] Lauren Soloy.

by Soloy, Lauren.

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Greystone Kids, c2022.

I's the b'y (Song)

Folk songs -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction.

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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, music ; 24 cm.

Perfect for reading or singing, this gorgeous picture book brings to life a classic folk song that celebrates community, music, and place. "I's the B'y" is a spirited song from Newfoundland that has been recorded by many well-known musicians over the years. Lauren Soloy's rich, captivating art honours the song's birthplace, with its amazing vistas and coastline, rare wildlife, and friendly seafaring culture. Full of undeniable energy, young readers and singers will love the rollicking verses and sheet music to help them sing along. Lauren Soloy offers readers insights into the history of the song, its distinctive phrases, and life in modern-day Newfoundland.

A timeless, spirited folk song from Newfoundland, "I's the B'y" (pronounced "eyes the by" and meaning "I'm the boy" in local dialect) celebrates community, music, and place. With this richly illustrated edition of the song, readers around the world can join in the fun!

Canadian fiction, Juvenile.

School age picture book.

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