Sunny Day: A Celebration of the Sesame Street Theme Song

by Joe Raposo (Lyricist), Various (Illustrator)

Overview

Superstar illustrators celebrate the iconic Sesame Street theme song with stunning original art in this one-of-a-kind picture book!

To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Sesame Street, beloved picture-book artists have each created an artwork interpreting a different line from "Sunny Day," the iconic Sesame Street theme song. The range of their pieces demonstrates that Sesame Street can truly be found anywhere. The award-winning and bestselling roster of illustrators includes Christian Robinson, Tom Lichtenheld, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Leo Espinosa, and Dan Santat, among others. The result is a stunning tribute to Sesame Street and to the generations of children who have loved the show. Anyone who opens this beautiful book will be inspired to imagine their own perfect sunny day.

For half a century, Sesame Street has helped kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its messages about inclusiveness, kindness, and, of course, literacy and numeracy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781984848192
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	10/22/2019
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	48 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Joe Raposo (1937-1989) began playing piano as a child, and later studied piano with the great Nadia Boulanger in Paris. A serendipitous meeting with Jim Henson in the 1960s led Raposo to join the team behind the creation of Sesame Street, for which he served as musical director for several years. He wrote more than two thousand songs for Sesame Street, earning three Emmys for his work on the show.

Editorial Reviews

A heartwarming tribute to a familiar, friendly tune…. It's impossible not to hum along and be transported.” —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

10/11/2019

PreS-K-Sesame Street turns 50 this year, and in celebration, the lyrics to the catchy theme song have been illustrated by a variety of award-winning children's artists in a multitude of styles. A painted spread follows another in colored pencil, followed by mixed media and digital images. Familiar Sesame Street friends appear alongside a diverse cast of characters. The works by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko are absolutely beautiful, but there are no weak illustrations in this piece. From the cover art by Christian Robinson to the end pages by Ziyue Chen, the illustrations are all phenomenal. The artwork captures the wonder, beauty, and diversity that make the show such an enduring favorite. Short illustrator biographies appear at the very end. VERDICT A fun book to pore over and, of course, sing along to with young fans of the show.-Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA

School Library Journal

2019-08-28
A heartwarming tribute to a familiar, friendly tune.

For many, it is the theme song of childhood. The opening melody of Sesame Street has been delighting children for 50 years. Eighteen acclaimed artists have come together to celebrate this incredibly special song. From the jacket to the case cover to every line of "Sunny Day," each artist takes a spread and reimagines what the beloved lyrics mean to them. The varied lineup parallels the mission of diversity and inclusion that the show has always pursued. Two veteran Sesame Street artists are included: Roger Bradfield and Joe Mathieu. Others also try their hand at rendering the street's lovable, iconic characters in their own individual styles. Tiny details such as a yellow feather floating by (or other pops of the bright Big Bird color found in a balloon or butterfly), along with cookies and rubber duckies galore, give special nods to the adored show. Each spread has a forward motion, propelling groups of children of various races and abilities toward that oh-so-familiar street. Illustrators include Christian Robinson, Pat Cummings, Rafael López, Selina Alko, Dan Santat, and more.

It's impossible not to hum along and be transported. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews