Abiyoyo | Reading Rainbow Stories

Listen to this storysong, based on a South African lullaby, in which a boy and his father come up with a plan to save the townspeople from the giant Abiyoyo. LeVar Burton reveals some of the ways a story can be told with music. The featured book, Abiyoyo, is read by folk singer and storyteller Pete Seeger. Viewers see a professional dance group prepare for a performance of “Beauty and the Beast.” After watching, use the provided classroom guide and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.