Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem [With CD (Audio)] -- Maya Angelou

Celebrate Christmas with the joyous poetry of the incomparable Maya Angelou. <p/>Angelou's beautiful, moving, and beloved poem, which she first read at the 2005 White House tree-lighting ceremony, now comes alive as a fully illustrated children's book, celebrating the promise of peace in the holiday season. In this simple story, a family joins with their community--rich and poor, black and white, Christian, Muslim, and Jew--to celebrate the holidays. <p/>This special package includes an audio CD of the author reading the poem aloud.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Maya Angelou<br><b>Publisher:</b> Schwartz & Wade Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/2008<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.06lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.80h x 10.64w x 0.41d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780375841507<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.2<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>125577 / Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>School Library Journal</i> 10/01/2008 pg. 92<br><i>Kirkus Review - Children</i> 11/01/2008 pg. 1158<br><i>Essence</i> 12/01/2008 pg. 87<br><i>Booklist</i> 11/15/2008 pg. 41<br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 11/01/2008<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 01/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was one of the most celebrated and distinguished voices of our time. She was an inspiring re