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  • Location: Newfoundland

I’s the B’y

I’s the B’y

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A classic Newfoundland folk song about community, culture, and the seaside

  • ISBN: B09NF8BR8P
  • Genre: Childrens

What you need to know before your trail

“I’se The B’y” (also I’s The Bye) is a traditional Newfoundland folk song/ballad. “I’s the B’y” is in the Newfoundland English dialect, and translates to standard English as “I’m the Boy” or “I’m the Guy”. The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame decided to honour the song in 2005, officially accepting it as part of the Canadian Song Hall of Fame.

Travel Guide

Newfoundland in song

I’s the b’y that builds the boat,

And I’s the b’y that sails her!

I’s the b’y that catches the fish

And takes ’em home to Liza.

“I’s the B’y” is a decades-old folk song that originated in Newfoundland but has been sung and danced to the world over. In this gorgeous picture book, Maritime artist and children’s writer Lauren Soloy honors the song and its birthplace with rich, captivating illustrations of bobbing boats, leaping humpback whales, violin-playing fish, dancing people, starry skies, and stormy seas. Full of undeniable energy and joy, this spirited picture book will have kids singing, dancing, and learning all about Newfoundland.

BookTrail Boarding Pass: I’s the B’y

Destination/Location: Newfoundland  Author:  Lauren Soloy  Departure: Right now

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