It is hard to criticize a hymn as significant as this one without being entirely inappropriate. I loved reading this story and I think the illustrations bring in the culture and representation that makes this hymn so important, even after decades.

In his depiction of unity across the globe amongst children, Floyd Cooper uses the campfire song with African-American roots to tell many different stories of the everyday lives of his characters. He incorporates many ages, cultures, and religion throughout the journey of connection within song. This book is a different take on identity through music where the music relates us to the identity of those outside our own culture and experience. ( )

this is a book how to sing lullaby to every child in the world and is share by all.
this book can be find at Pierce college
age 2

Cumbayah" is an enduring campfire song for children and a source of inspiration for adults. Though its roots are in the African-American tradition, it speaks to people of many different cultures, ages, and religious. With power and grace, Floyd Cooper depicts scenes from everyday life that emphasize how people all over the world are united in spirit. Here is an uplifting book that, with its simple lyrics, can also help teach children to read and sing. A historical note and a musical arrangement are included." (Amazon.com)