"Get Up, Stand Up" by Bob Marley, Cedella Marley and John Jay Cabuay (Chronicle Children's Books)

Now, more than ever, we need books that give kids the boost they sometimes need to stand up for what they believe in, to make their voices heard and to take their stand when issues affect them and their lives.

"Get Up, Stand Up" by Bob Marley, Cedella Marley and John Jay Cabuay, this fantastic protest song is the perfect lyrical way to plant that seed in children's minds - that they don't have to put up with things that are unfair and unjust.

John Jay's artwork is brill, and though we've seen many children's books spring from the lyrics of popular songs, this one is so timely, and just plain works.

"Get Up Stand Up" by Bob Marley. Cedella Marley and John Jay Cabuay is out now, published by Chronicle Children's Books (kindly supplied for review).