Vasks: Pater Noster; Dona nobis pacem; Missa

Advantages: Refreshingly Different
Disadvantages: None

...Don't be put off by the title Missa Luba 'An African Mass' or think that it's 'too high-brow'! Missa Luba is a wonderful example of African rhythms and percussive instrumentation - drums and shaken gourds - with traditional African 'call and response' melodies together with additional harmonies. Based on the traditional Mass the work consists of just five tracks - Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei - and is just over fifteen minutes long. The remainder of the recording consists of 10 Kenyan Folk Melodies. These too are as wonderful and refreshing as the Missa Luba . Ideal for the 'serious' listener, as background music or for those who wish to listen to something a little different. Go on. Give it a try; you will be glad you did. After all you have nothing to loose but much enjoyment to be gained. This is my first... Read review

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Advantages: It's bright and easy to read
Disadvantages: The ribbons could get ripped

...Well, here's yet another kid's book review by me! This one was a birthday present for my oldest daughter from her grandparents and already she loves it. The Book ~~~~~~~~ Author - Betty Schwartz Illustrated by - Dona Turner Produced - The Book People Published - Piggy Toes Press Website - www.intervisualbooks.com Price - £9.99 ISBN - 158117367-9 The Story ~~~~~~~~ The story centres around Little Rabbit, who is sitting under a big flower petal in the rain. It stops raining and Mummy Rabbit tells Little Rabbit that soon there will be a rainbow. Little Rabbit asks his mummy "What makes a rainbow?" and mummy suggests that he asks his friends. And so Little Rabbit asks Ladybird, Mr Fox, Little Chick, Mr Grasshopper, Bludbird, Beetle and Butterfly "what makes a rainbow?" and they all tell him the colours needed to make... Read review

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Advantages: Well Made Colourful and interesting for kids
Disadvantages: None

...One of my mums friends gave her this book; which she proceded to pass on to me, for my little girl. My daughter was in awe of this book, she thought it was really exciting to look at. She was intrigued by the colourful ribbons that pass through every page of the book, until a colourful rainbow is formed at the end. She enjoyed pulling onto the ribbons that weave through each page, and I am pleased to say, that they did not break or tear the book in any way. The book itself is hardback, and the pages are thick card, so it really is a good quality book in every way. The pages have a laminated feel, so they can easily be wiped down if anything gets spilt on them. The book is by Betty Ann Schwartz and illustrated by Dona Turner. The book is entitled "What Makes a Rainbow?" It is about a Little rabbit and his mother that are... Read review

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