An excellent combination of history and picture books for kids. Both informative and a fun read, with illustrations that kids will love.

Sing Freedom! A Country Wins its Freedom Through Song by Vanita Oelschlager. Vanita Books. Illustrated by Mike DeSantis. Children’s Nonfiction. 5 Stars. Another small, amazing Vanita Oelschlager book that is packed with lively images and historically correct information in celebration of a finally free Estonia. Great for your early-to-middle grade school child. Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley and VanitaBooks for providing this ebook for review.

Short and simply told, Estonia's path to independence from the USSR. Nicely illustrated and interesting to read! I don't know very much about either the Baltic states or the former USSR and I definitely learned a little here :)

The colorful illustrations and wonderfully told history of Estonia's musical journey to freedom make this a great selection for teaching history to children. I especially liked the point made that people sang to make a non-violent push for freedom. What a wonderful lesson to learn along side of all of the violence children are subjected to through the media and entertainment outlets.

Sing Freedom!
by Vanita Oelschlager
Estonia has a great tradition of song. But when the USSR took control of the country after World War II, they had a problem. The songs were changed, moved from their patriotic enthusiasm to Russian Soviet Doctrine. The oppressive Communist regime had a problem with their Authoritarian government, the people could not stand the world without their songs. Starting with forcing the acceptance of hidden meaning in their music the Estonians unified under song, and changed their world.

Sing Freedom! by Vanita Oelschlager is an inspiring a non-fiction story about Estonia, a small country near Russia, and its journey to regain independence after years of communist invasion. The book contained a great amount of historical information as well as geographical information. Invaded by USSR and Germany during WW2, communism later led to the demise of Estonia's flag, songs and customs. This is the story of how the people of Estonia revolted in song instead of violent actions

The story tells how Estonia, a small European country, won its freedom from the former Soviet Union by showing that the spirit of a people is stronger than tanks and bullets. They showed their spirit by singing together in song. It is a tastefully written and illustrated book for children about the unique singing revolution vs. a violent revolution that could have resulted in bloodshed. The illustrations are well done and easily communicate the mood with the colors and human expressions. A great book to use to discuss revolution and how to change something peacefully.

I received this ARC copy from Vanita Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sing Freedom! would provide an excellent launching point for discussion of voice, democracy and human rights for the young adult audience. The story text is strongly supported by background information. In the hands of youth, this book contains enough information to show the importance of Estonia's story.

Estonia, a place some might not be readily able to locate on a map, is the focus here--and how its courageous citizens banded together under an oppressive regime to sing of their love of country. Engaging read with equally pleasing, colorful illustrations. Adults will learn a thing or two as well. Maps and a glossary add to the book's value.

Loved it,funny, informative and beautifully illustrated. Keep up the good work