The popular spiritual, Standing in the need of prayer, has been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American people and their history. The text and illustrations of this inspirational book are informative reminders of yesterday, hopeful images for today, and aspirational dreams of tomorrow.

Words and music describe different emotions in terms of color, as when everything is rosy when one feels joyful, then remind the reader that everyone experiences this same rainbow of emotions.

Presents the words to the popular Thanksgiving song, with illustrations of a turkey family going to Grandma and Grandpa Turkey's house, pursued by a boy and a dog who are hunting for Thanksgiving dinner.

Well-known Christmas songs, including "O Christmas Tree" and "Deck the Halls, " are presented with new words and titles, such as "Toy Catalogs" and "At the Mall."

Well-known together with lesser-known verses to the traditional Thanksgiving song are illustrated from both Grandmother's and the journeying family's point of view.

At the backwards birthday party, a donkey pins the tail on the guests, the ice cream is hot, and the candles are not.

In an old lullaby a baby is promised an assortment of presents from its adoring parent.

Presents humorous lyrics to such familiar children's songs as "Pop Goes the Weasel, " "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, " and "Hey Diddle Diddle."

Provides new, sports-themed lyrics to well-known songs, including "On Top of the Bleachers" and "When Jimmy Gets in the Batter's Box."

Well-known songs, including "Oh Susannah" and "Row Row Row Your Boat, " are presented with new words and titles, such as "I'm So Carsick" and "Go Go Go to Bed."