Bob Marley’s music is known the

world over for its powerful message

of love, peace, and harmony. Now a

new generation can discover one of

his most beloved songs in this uplift-

ing picture book. Every family will re-

late to the universal story of one boy

who won’t let anything get him down,

especially with the help and encour-

agement from his family, friends, and

three little birds.

Written by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley’s

oldest child, and exuberantly illustrated

by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Every

Little Thing reminds children that the

sun will always come out after the rain

and mistakes are easily forgiven with

a hug.

Bob Marley photo © Bob Marley Music.

Cedella Marley photo © Peter Dean Rickards.

Vanessa Brantley-Newton photo © Raymond Newton.

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based on the song “THREE LITTLE BIRDS” by Bob Marley

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Cedella Marley illustrated by

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Don’t worry about a thing,

’cause every little thing’s gonna be all right!

Praise for ONE LOVE••••••

“a feel-good story of a community coming together” —Publishers Weekly

“[a] lyrical, poetic work that . . . captures a general feeling of happiness,

cooperation and hopefulness.” —The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“Marley’s words dance across the pages as a family (including grandma),

and a neighborhood, come together to create a new park.” —grandparents.com

also available:

Bob Marley (1945–1981) was a

Jamaican singer-songwriter and

musician. He remains the most

widely known performer of reg-

gae music. in 1994, Marley was

inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall

of fame, and in 2001, he was posthumously awarded

the grammy Lifetime achievement award.

Cedella Marley’s life has

always been rooted in music

and culture. as the oldest child

of Bob Marley, she has dedicat-

ed herself to keeping her father’s

message and memory alive. she is

a musician as well, performing internationally with

the three-time grammy award–winning Melody

Makers, which consist of her brothers Ziggy and

steve and her sister sharon. she lives in Miami,

florida, with her husband and three sons. Cedella

also adapted her father’s song, one Love, as a pic-

ture book illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton.

Vanessa Brantley-Newton is the illustra-

tor of One Love, adapted by Cedella

Marley, as well as the author and

illustrator Let Freedom Sing and

Don’t Let Auntie Mable Bless the Table. she loves to craft, cook,

collect vintage children’s books,

tell stories, make dolls, and shop.

she lives in Charlotte, North Carolina,

with her husband, daughter, and two crazy cats,

kirby and stripes.

Don’t worry about a thing,

’cause every little thing’s

gonna be all right!

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Rise up this morning,

smile with the rising sun.

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singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true. Saying this is my

Three little birds

pitch by my doorstep,

message to you . . .

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Run to the playground, laugh with my friends and play.

Sometimes you just need to show you care . . .

Three little birds, perch on the swing set,

whistling these words,

these harmonies sweet in the air.

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And you say,don’t worryabout a thing.

every little thing

is gonna be

alright.

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Help in the kitchen,

they’re reminding

a mistake they say.

stirring up delicious fun.

Everyone can make

chirping out loud,

Three little birdsfly by my window,

us each day.

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And they say,

every little thing is gonna be alright.

don’t worry about a thing.

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Lie down this evening,

and lullabies, dreams to keep.

wave to the setting sun.

sweet child and sleep.

humming soft rhymes

Three little birds, nest in the treetops,

Whisper, settle now

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every little thing

don’t worry about a thing.

is gonna be

alright.

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Rise up this morning,

melodies pure and true.

smile with the rising sun.

message to you . . .

singing sweet songs of

Three little birds pitch by my doorstep,

Saying this is my

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Don’t worryabout a thing,

is gonna be alright!

,cause every

little thing

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“Don’t worry ,bout a thing, ,cause every little thing’s gonna be all right.”

Every child has worries—some big, some small—and my father had his

share of them growing up. His young life in Jamaica was rich, if not in

material things, in music, family, and friends. But the culture and natural

beauty of his home had a strong influence on his positive outlook as well

as his music. His song “Three Little Birds” has given hope to millions whose

hearts have been lifted when facing the economic, social, and political chal-

lenges of today’s difficult world.

For me, this song holds up one of the most important

messages I want to pass on to my own three boys—

that as long as we share our love with others, even if

storm clouds gather, we will be okay. In this special

adaptation of my father’s uplifting song, I want to

show through a child’s eyes how he found hope in

the world—how with joy and heart, and with those

he loved close around him, he found the blessing of

music to share with everyone.music to share with everyone.

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