Cool Time Song Author:Carole Lexa Schaefer, Pierr Morgan (Illustrator) On the sunbaked earth of the savannah, kudus and zebras, giraffes and lions move slowly through the hot African day, looking for shade, leaves to nibble, a resting place. Everything is quiet. But when the sun sets, a cool time settles on the savannah and the song begins. Puh-tuh. Puh-tuh. Puh-tuh, drum the zebras with their hooves. Vroo-oot. Vro... more »o-oot. Vroo-eet! trumpet the elephants. And the lions roar Grr-mrow-ool! Like heat, their cool time song rises and spreads, sifting down to people's ears in words. With beauty, respect, and a dose of imagination, Cool Time Song shares an anthem that everyone should hear-love and protect our earth.« less
The author uses words to create an almost lyrical voice for each animal represented in 'Cool Time Song'. The Savannah "sings" together and with a strong undertone of caring for our earth, encourages people to "...sing along."