Think Again (Hip Kid Hop)

By Doug E. Fresh

Book Overview

Rap and read along with today's freshest hip-hop arists--the poets of a new generation--as they impart positive, powerful life lessons. An original CD recording of the song is packaged with each book.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439313872
• ISBN13: 9780439313872
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Cartwheel
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.5" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

From Enemies to Friends

In this installment of the HipKidHop series, legendary rapper Doug E. Fresh, provides words and music to deal with the issue of race relations amongst children. At first glance, Zack and John have nothing in common. Their clothing selection, music styles, and skin colors are different. They instantly dislike each other. When they are forced to work together, they find they have more in common than they believed, and a friendship is forged. Yet, they still encounter problems from their fellow classmates who aren't so open-minded.THINK AGAIN teaches tolerance and diversity in a way that young children can comprehend. The book also deals with the issues of peer pressure and friendship. Doug E. Fresh's crisp lyrics and fresh beat help motivate children to read or rap along. Children will take from this book the message that difference can be beneficial to a friendship, and that if you look hard enough, "Your worst enemy could be your best friend."Reviewed by Latoya Carter-Qawiyy ofThe RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

A Winning Combination

Music with a serious message equals education. If children can sing along to the radio, why not to a book. It is nothing new but the hottest artists in today's music industry getting involved makes it work even better. I really enjoyed 'Hope', this musical journey to better one's self. It was entertaining, light and fun. I am waaay over the age of 8 but I thought it was a unique and educational way to bring music and a serious message together no matter the age. The song from SHAGGY's 'HotShot' CD is from movie soundtrack fame 'For The Love Of The Game' as well. 'Hope' features the stellar voice of Prince Mydas too. The CD contains both a lyric and instrumental version for karaoke fun. Very colorful and easy on the design. Another addition to the great series that I 'Hope' continues for a very long time.

Great for school

I'm a teacher. I love this book. Kids can relate to this. I love the rhymes and the association with rap makes it appealing to the kids I teach. The message is wonderful. My class reads it over and over. Even my non-readers have it memorized.