Cool Time Song Author:Carole Lexa Schaefer 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. <... more »I>Vroo-oot. Vroo-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."