Helaine Becker

Based on the slave rhythms originated in Nigeria as hand-clapping games, a repetitive, rhythmic song introduces a boy named Juba who follows a yellow cat on a magical, middle-of-the-night adventure that leaves them both happy and ready for slumber.

Presented in light-hearted, rib-tickling verse that's perfect for reading aloud, You Can Read sings it loud and proud: Books are awesome. And so are the people who read them.

In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover that the act of reading is a daring adventure that can take you anywhere! You can read at the playground, under the sea, at the opera and even in outer space! It turns out

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