I's the B'y
The Beloved Newfoundland Folk Song
Illustrated by Lauren Soloy
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- First book based on the beloved and timeless folk song: features the historic Newfoundland folk song instantly recognizable across North America.
- Uniquely Atlantic themed visuals: Maritime artist Lauren Soloy’s illustrations bring
- Newfoundland’s stunning and diverse coastline to life, and includes an adorable cast of Newfoundland wildlife.
- Includes informative facts about “I’s the B’y” :a note from the illustrator details the history of the song and the meaning of its many distinct lines.
- Features sheet music at the back so that budding musicians can learn to play and sing along.
LEVELING
Guided Reading Level: J
Common Core State Standards
RL.2.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9
W.2.1,3,5,6
SL.2.1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,5,6
L.2.1,1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,4,4a,4b,4c,4e,5,5a,5b,6
Contributor Bio
Lauren Soloy is an author and illustrator whose books include When Emily was Small and Etty Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem. She 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.
