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Abiyoyo Paperback – Picture Book, January 1, 1994

by Pete Seeger (Author), Michael Hays (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 739 ratings
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A young boy and his father save the town that ostracized them from a hungry giant in this picture book adaptation of a South African lullaby and folk story.

In a small town, one young boy loves walking around playing the ukulele, but the people get tired of the clink, clunk, clonk and beg him to stop while covering their ears! The boy’s father has a magic wand he uses to make things disappear, like a playing card or a glass of water—or a chair just as someone’s about to sit.

The townspeople have had quite enough of the boy’s noise and the father’s tricks and drive them from the town. But then the giant called Abiyoyo comes to town and starts gobbling up everything in sight. If they work together, can the magician and his son make this very big problem disappear?
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    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD470L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.2 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    January 1, 1994
  9. ISBN-10
    0689718101
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0689718106
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"New York Times Book Review" Told in the familiar Seeger style, with brief musical phrases of the one-word song incorporated in the text and printed complete at the end, and with illustrations full of light and color, this rendering of a South African tale is a pleasure.

"Publishers Weekly" The book is a triumph of storytelling and art.

About the Author

Pete Seeger is a national treasure, arguably the most influential figure in American folk music as well as an important advocate of social causes. He lives in Beacon, New York.

Michael Hays has illustrated several picture books, including the sequel to Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo Returns. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin; Reprint edition (January 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0689718101
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689718106
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD470L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.2 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 739 ratings

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BK Mum
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for all the family
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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My 2 year old adores this book! The whole family enjoys reading, and singing along.
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Barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars a favorite book
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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I worked with children for many years and this is always a favorite with them. Suitable for ages 3 to 9 years.
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Claudia House
5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun book to read.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023
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The quality of the book is really good. The art work is fun. Originally borrowed book from library, and after reading it twice to my 5 year old grand daughter that evening, l put it in my Amazon cart. I think the book will hold up for many readings.
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BostonMama
5.0 out of 5 stars Preschooler Favorite! Ages 2+
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2012
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I'm shocked by the few negative reviews on this book that even exist. We learned about this book through my daughter's preschool, which is, by all accounts, a phenomenal, well known preschool, with excellent teachers. My daughter came home talking about this book, and when I asked her teachers about it, they said, without fail, it is a perennial favorite-- EVERY YEAR-- of the kids in the 2-3 year old class (and older kids like it, too). The story of this giant really captures the imagination of the children. I can only imagine that the couple of reviewers whose children were frightened by this book must have children who are just VERY VERY sensitive-- on the far end of the spectrum. Not to spoil the end, but the giant in this book gets excited to hear his name in a song, gets so excited he dances his heart out, and collapses from, basically, getting his dance on. It's not scary. My daughter loved this book in her class at age 2, and just turned 3, and received it for her birthday. She asks to read it all the time. She loves to talk about giants. The sequel, titled Abiyoyo Returns, is equally popular among this age set. The one negative thing I would say is that the author changes tenses within paragraphs, which really irritates me as a reader and is grammatically improper. However, the book is based on verbal storytelling and folk tales, so it is written the way someone might tell a story. And, given how much the kids LOVE this book, I can overlook it.
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Joelle Harkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids LOVE it
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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I used to read it to my prek class. Of course they loved when I acted it out. Bought it for my kiddos at home and they have been "zoop"ing everything for years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Granddaughter loves this book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2022
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This book was introduced to her in daycare. She plays the cd and listen to the story over and over!
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Angela
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023
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GRANDSONS LOVE IT!
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D in Oakland
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for K-3 music, or anyone who loves stories and songs.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
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I love this book! I use it for a music lesson with K-3 grade. My students love singing this song, doing sound effects as we read the story, and dancing like Abiyoyo until they (carefully! slow motion!) fall asleep... and Zoop! disappear (and in place of all the sleeping Abiyoyos, there will be perfectly well-behaved children). I also worked out a Xylophone part, playing "inside/outside" (EG/DA) which goes with the chord progression (EG works with both the G6 chord and the A7 chord)- they can prep this by patting with "yoyo" on their legs while I demo on the instruments. (If you try this idea, please reply to my review, I'd love to hear how it goes for you!)
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Gary L
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2022
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Story was learned about through school. Kiddo approves, therefore I approve.
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Laura S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2019
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Lovely folk tale- great fun to read out loud (especially when you know the tune! Easy to find on spotify)
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lidia
5.0 out of 5 stars La tradición oral en estado puro
Reviewed in Spain on October 8, 2015
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A mi hija le encanta. Lo ponemos una media de 6 veces al día y después de dos semanas aún no se ha cansado.
Pete Seeger lo interpreta de manera magistral y nos da una lección de imaginación y creatividad en la crianza de los hijos.
Lo recomiendo.
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lioness
5.0 out of 5 stars Sing and Dance
Reviewed in Japan on May 14, 2005
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Reading rainbow でこの本を知り、うちの子供たち（５歳と２歳）はすっかり気に入ってしまいました。うえのお兄ちゃんは ZOOP! ZOOP! と小さな棒を持ってマジシャンになりきっています。したの子は歌が大好きで私が本を読むときはいつも一緒に　ABIYOYO ABIYOYO と歌いながら踊っています。イラストもとてもリアルでとても気に入っている一冊です。
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Nicole Michaud
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for kids
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2018
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My niece was beyond excited to get this book. I've read it so many times now.
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