Hooray for Me!

by Remy Charlip, Lilian Moore, Vera B. Williams (Illustrator)

The book in which renowned author/illustrator Vera B. Williams made her illustrating debut offers young readers a celebratory look at their own special place in the world. Charlip's poetry sparkles while Williams's world of colorful people perfectly captures the joy that comes when we are free to be ourselves. This is a great book to share with children who are just starting to wonder who they are in relation to others.

Now in paperback, this Remy Charlip classic explores the relationships between ourselves and others.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

Abraham 'Remy' Charlip (born January 10, 1929) was an American artist, writer, choreographer, theatre director, designer, and teacher.

He studied art at Straubenmuller Textile High School in Manhattan and fine arts at Cooper Union in New York, graduating in 1949.

In the 1960s, Charlip created a unique form of choreography, which he called "air mail dances". He sent a set of drawings to a dance company, and the dancers ordered the positions and created transitions and context.

He performed with John Cage, was a founding member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company for which he also designed sets and costumes, directed plays for the Judson Poet's Theater, co-founded the Paper Bag Players, and served as head of the Children's Theater and Literature Department at Sarah Lawrence College.

He won two Village Voice Obie Awards, three New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year citations, and was awarded a six-month residency in Kyoto from the Japan/U.S. Commission on the Arts. He wrote and/or illustrated more than 30 children's books and passed away in San Francisco, California, on August 14, 2012.

Reviews

[Dianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't find the text very readable, but I loved the watercolor illustrations. This is a book about self-identity and relationships to others (especially family relationships), and the concept reminds me a lot of There's Only One of Me by Pat Hutchins.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice enough. Probably of limited appeal, as it really is simple, mostly kinships (though there is one spread that includes "I'm my dream's dreamer").

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very, very cool. This is a book that celebrates the reader, the individual, you, me!

[Aileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully illustrated. Soft on story, but the colors are great for little children.

[jada alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful and joy filled, i luv remy charlip. vera b williams' art style is so distinct. i love her watercolors so much!!!!

[Carly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautifully illustrated book with a great message! The text is minimal but it has a very powerful theme. The book talks about how we are all somebody and we are all somebody's family. Kids will like it because the illustrations are really neat and the text is arranged very creatively on the page and fun to read. It would be good to read during a community unit or a unit on family.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a pleasant story about being proud of who you are and what you represent. One person can make a difference or in this case start something worth being a part of. I recommend this book for prek-2nd grades.

[Sharonneika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for kindergartners. It helps as far as boosting self esteem and get an idea of identification. It also have great eye catching illustrations for kids.

[Chenoa Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for showing and viewing relationships amongst children. Awesome when having a lesson on families or when parents are coming to the class.
Great reads for Pre-K.

[Marlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and simple short book. My daughter enjoyed it. The pictures are especially nice. My favorite was actually the cat introducing all of its family.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the unique watercolor paintings this story has.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! Delightful! Creative!