Dem Bones

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