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by: Will Smith  
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Dewey Decimal Number: 782.4216490268 EAN: 9780439087926 ISBN: 0439087929 Label: Scholastic Manufacturer: Scholastic Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: 2001-05 Publisher: Scholastic Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Scholastic Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: "Just the two of us, we can make it if we try.... Just the two of us, you and I." If you were a radio-owner on planet Earth circa 1998, you might have a hard time not bobbing your head--and, yes, maybe even rapping--along with this book from Will "Big Willie Style" Smith and illustrator Kadir Nelson. That's because the words for Just the Two of Us are lifted from the lyrics to Smith's smash-hit single of the same name, a remake of the Bill Withers classic. True to the song, this radiantly drawn picture book follows a father as he watches his son grow into a man. Tender imagery (especially for hip-hop) details the dad's early, unfamiliar struggles with everything from child car seats to CD-ROMs, his aspirations ("Sometimes I wonder what you're gonna be, a general, a doctor, maybe an MC"), his worries ("Ooh there ain't no pain like from the opposite sex"), and his attempts to impart wisdom ("Always tell the truth, say your prayers, hold doors, pull out chairs, easy on the swears"). Nelson, whose work has appeared in everything from Sports Illustrated to The New Yorker, seems an ideal foil for Smith's colloquial stylings, contributing rich, vibrantly colored spreads that evocatively capture the subject matter without being overly sentimental. A must for fans of Will Smith, especially "all the fathers out there holdin' it down" (to whom Smith gives "special props"). (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes Product Description: Will Smith lends the lyrics of his hit single to a remarkable new picture book. Gorgeous pencil and oil illustrations by Kadir Nelson follow a father and son relationship through three stages of life: from newborn, to young child, to young man. Will Smith¹s song is a call to all fathers to teach their children the values of dignity, integrity, and honor. But above all, it is a song of love. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - An excellent collaboration!"Just the two of us, Building castles in the sky. Just the two of us, You and I." Every time I came to this refrain in the book, I sang it to the Bill Withers's song of the same title. Sure enough--right on the copyright page is accredited the 1980 song used in this book, "Just the two of us." That is when I discovered also that this was a hit rap song by Will Smith. I knew he was a rapper, but never listened, so I was not familiar with the song. "Just ... Read More Rating: - Awesome storyI highly recommend this book to any dad, but especially to the divorced dads out there. This is a sweet story about a little boy and his dad and how they love and care for each other - reference is made to mom in a positive yet honest way - nice. Rating:  - Good book for little Boys and DaddysMy husband reads this book to my son every year for his birthday; he's now 6. When he reads it tears come to my eyes because of the sensitivity of the verses. This is Will Smith's song "Just the Two of Us" set to pictures in a story format. You never realize how powerful some rap/R&B music is until you read it. This proves that. Rating: - A good kid's book!I think this book is realy good. I recomend to any parent to read this to thier child. will Smith is an excellent storyteller in this touching book. Rating: - Between Divorced Dads And Sons Don't skip the dedication or title page, especially if you are familiar with Will Smith' rap career. This is a charming illustrion of Smith's version of the 1980 love song, reinterpreted and revamped to celebrate the special bond between a father and son. The pictures are engaging and keep the text from turning sappy. Great book for dads to read to their sons. A word of caution to teachers - know your audience. Don't use this book as a read aloud if you have fatherless boys in ... Read More 
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