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Bunyan and Banjoes is an enchanting potpourri of folklore, songs, Indian legends, recipes, history, and other Michigan-based activities. This volume includes stories about how maple sugar is made; the history of the early fur trade, mining logging, and automobile industries; the building of the Mackinac Bridge and the Soo Locks; the sad loss of the steamer "Chicora"; as well as several songs adapted to sign language. This charming collection is brought to vivid life by Kitty Donohoe's songs and writings and Pasqua Warstler's delightful illustrations, puzzles and mazes which are designed to delight both adults and children alike. Originally a collection of songs about Michigan written by Kitty Donohoe to honor Michigan's 150th birthday celebration, the songs became the first edition of Bunyan and Banjoes, which was an immediate success. Learned and performed by school children all over Michigan, they are often thought to be traditional songs. Whether about lumberjacks, voyageurs or rollicking young sailors, they embrace the spirit of this Great Lakes State. Bunyan and Banjoes is available in several formats: Paper, Paper with Cassette, Paper with CD, and Cassette only.
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Kimberly Roberge
reviewed Bunyan and Banjoes: Michigan Songs and Stories on January 02, 2015 Bunyan and Banjoes: Michigan Songs and Stories
A sweet and gently lulling bedtime poem from the great L.M. Montgomery, author of such Canadian classics as Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon , is paired with lovely artwork from Quebec artist Rachel Bédard in this beautiful picture-book. The simple verse here describes the manner in which children reach the land of dreams, while the luminous artwork depicts numerous magical vistas...
Although I am a long-time fan of Montgomery's work, and have read practically everything she published (in book form) multiple times, The Way to Slumbertown is the first of her poems I have approached, and the first picture-book I have encountered from her pen. On the whole I quite liked it, finding it peaceful and soothing, in a way entirely appropriate for its purpose. The accompanying artwork from Bédard is well-suited to the tone here, with an abundance of white and blue tones that accentuate the sleepy, nighttime feeling. I would be interested to see more of Montgomery's poetry, as well as Bédard's artwork. For the former, there appear to be some collections, but it doesn't look as if the artist has illustrated any other books, which is a pity. Recommended to anyone looking for quiet, lulling bedtime book for younger children.
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