Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book. Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging. Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story. Print book published: New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, 2022. Audiobook originally released by Penguin Random House. Narrated by Carole Boston Weatherford.
Summary:
The popular spiritual, Standing in the need of prayer, has been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American people and their history. The text and illustrations of this inspirational book are informative reminders of yesterday, hopeful images for today, and aspirational dreams of tomorrow.
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