# Dem Bones

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- Authors: [Bob Barner](https://www.bookquiver.com/bob-barner)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2016-08-02

## Description

Sing along with a colorful skeleton band in this exuberant rendition of a traditional spiritual passed down by word of mouth for generations. A Parents’ Choice Award Silver Honor A Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition selection Sing along with a colorful skeleton band in this exuberant rendition of a traditional most-loved African-American spiritual, passed down by word of mouth for generations. Today, it's usually sung by children as a way to learn anatomy, rhyme, and language. With its vibrant paper collage illustrations and rollicking read-aloud verse, this perfect introduction to the human body makes a wonderful addition to both home and classroom libraries, and is a fun treat for Halloween! Praise for Dem Bones : “Geared for tickling the funny bones of the early elementary set. . . . No bones about it, this will be a real boost for those looking to inject a little humor and fun into basic facts about the human body.” — Publishers Weekly , starred review “Colorful paper collage illustrations add humor.” — School Library Journal “Merry.” — Children’s Literature Perfect for: Readers ages 5-8 Kids who love playful books with a musical vibe Parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking fun educational books for kids Gift-givers looking for Halloween or fall books for birthdays and seasonal celebrations Fans of human body, anatomy, and STEM-topic books for kids

## Editions

### Dem Bones

- Publisher: chroniclebooks
- ISBN: 978-14-5215-647-7
- Pages: 32
- Published: 2016-08-02
- Language: en_US