{"product_id":"is-the-by-the-beloved-folk-song-hardcover","title":"I's the B'y: The Beloved Folk Song - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLauren Soloy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor kids who love to sing and dance: this vibrant picture book shares lyrics from a classic folk song about community, culture, and the seaside.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhyming lyrics are easy to read and memorize\u003c\/strong\u003e and fun for the whole family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for kids aged 3 to 8 \u003c\/strong\u003ewho love dancing, singing, and the ocean.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe history of this famous ballad \u003c\/strong\u003eis explored in vivid illustrations!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI's the b'y that builds the boat, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd I's the b'y that sails her!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI's the b'y that catches the fish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd takes 'em home to Liza.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I's the B'y\" is a decades-old folk song that originated in Newfoundland but has been sung and danced to the world over. In this gorgeous picture book, Maritime artist and children's writer Lauren Soloy honors the song and its birthplace with rich, captivating illustrations of bobbing boats, leaping humpback whales, violin-playing fish, dancing people, starry skies, and stormy seas. Full of undeniable energy and joy, this spirited picture book will have kids singing, dancing, and learning all about Newfoundland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet music so budding musicians can play along. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA note from illustrator Lauren Soloy about the fascinating history of \"I's the B'y,\" its distinctive words and phrases, and life in modern-day Newfoundland.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLauren Soloy\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author and illustrator whose books include \u003cem\u003eWhen Emily was Small\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEtty Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem. \u003c\/em\u003eShe lives in a 140-year-old house in the wilds of Nova Scotia with her librarian husband, two curious children, an ever-expanding collection of books, two beehives, and one cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 31, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42728088174655,"sku":"9781771648332","price":22.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/cb18d024cfcfd4e4c056592266cdb3d8.webp?v=1765117222","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/is-the-by-the-beloved-folk-song-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}