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Change Sings: A Children's Anthem is a lyrical picture book by Amanda Gorman, illustrated by Loren Long. It follows a young girl leading others on a musical journey about making change in the world, their communities and themselves.
At a glance
- Rhythmic, lyrical text centres on a young girl guiding a group through a story of collective and personal change.
- Illustrated by Loren Long, the book presents its message in picture-book form.
- The stated reading age is 4 - 8 years.
Reference price: £7.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a read-aloud-friendly poetic format with a story about taking action in communities and in oneself.
- The picture-book format and stated age range make it suitable to consider for shared reading with young children.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Puffin |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 10 Aug. 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | 4 - 8 years |
| ISBN-10 | 0241535840 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0241535844 |
| Dimensions | 25.1 x 0.4 x 27.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 223 g |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the illustrations, poem and inspirational story, with particular appreciation for the depiction of Black and brown children as everyday people. The supplied rating distribution is strongly positive overall. For families choosing a short picture book to read together, this feedback makes the visual storytelling and message worth considering, though ratings cannot establish how every child will respond.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the illustrations and the poem's writing.
- Feedback appreciates the representation of Black and brown children as real people.
- Customers describe the story as inspiring and suitable for children and adults.
Frequently asked questions
What is Change Sings about?
A young girl leads a group on a musical journey exploring how people can make change in the world, their communities and themselves.
Who wrote and illustrated the book?
The listing credits Amanda Gorman and illustrator Loren Long.
How long is the book and what age is it listed for?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages and a reading age of 4 - 8 years.
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