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I's the B'y : the beloved folk song / Lauren Soloy.
An illustrated version of the songs that celebrates the life and culture of Newfoundland.
Record details
- ISBN: 1771648333
- ISBN: 9781771648332
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, music
- Publisher: [Vancouver] : Greystone Books, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 22.95 |
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| Subject: | Newfoundland and Labrador > Juvenile fiction. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | RHY JP Soloy | 31681020176186 | PICTURE | Checked out | 12/13/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
A timeless, spirited folk song from Newfoundland, "I's the B'y" (pronounced "eyes the by" and meaning "I'm the boy" in local dialect) celebrates community, music, and place. With this richly illustrated edition of the song, readers around the world can join in the fun! -- - Perseus Publishing
For kids who love to sing and dance: this vibrant picture book shares lyrics from a classic folk song about community, culture, and the seaside.- Rhyming lyrics are easy to read and memorize and fun for the whole family.
- Perfect for kids aged 3 to 8 who love dancing, singing, and the ocean.
- The history of this famous ballad is explored in vivid illustrations!
Iâs the bây that builds the boat,
And Iâs the bây that sails her!
Iâs the bây that catches the fish
And takes âem home to Liza.
âIâs the Bâyâ is a decades-old folk song that originated in Newfoundland but has been sung and danced to the world over. In this gorgeous picture book, Maritime artist and childrenâs writer Lauren Soloy honors the song and its birthplace with rich, captivating illustrations of bobbing boats, leaping humpback whales, violin-playing fish, dancing people, starry skies, and stormy seas. Full of undeniable energy and joy, this spirited picture book will have kids singing, dancing, and learning all about Newfoundland.
Includes:- Sheet music so budding musicians can play along.Â
- A note from illustrator Lauren Soloy about the fascinating history of âIâs the Bây,â its distinctive words and phrases, and life in modern-day Newfoundland.
