Overview
Learn about the creation of the unique American music called bluegrass through the story of Bill Monroe. Bill Monroe loved many things: playing music, his big family, and his home in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. Even though his eyes were crossed and didn't work right, Bill's ears worked hard, picking out all sorts of sounds around his treasured home: rushing streams, wailing winds, and sundown jamborees with his family. Through heartache and hard times, Bill held on to these sounds that reminded him of home. Award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and illustrator Edwin Fotheringham beautifully capture the ups and downs of Bill Monroe's musical journey, and how his deep Kentucky roots helped him create a unique form of American music--bluegrass. Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and Jerry Garcia all credit Bill Monroe with influencing their music.
Full Product Details
Author: Barb Rosenstock ,
Edwin Fotheringham
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Imprint: Calkins Creek Books
Dimensions:
Width: 24.00cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 26.50cm
Weight: 0.459kg
ISBN: 9781629794396
ISBN 10: 1629794392
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 06 March 2018
Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This picture book is both a biography of Bill Monroe and a history of bluegrass music, the genre he was instrumental in creating... (t)he book's tone is nostalgic, with folksy narration... (a) tribute to an Americana icon and his musical legacy. - Kirkus Reviews (I)nformation-packed (with) creative text...Fotheringham's inventive, digital artwork strikes a playful note...A spirited picture book introducing the 'Father of Bluegrass Music.' -- Booklist
This picture book is both a biography of Bill Monroe and a history of bluegrass music, the genre he was instrumental in creating... (t)he book's tone is nostalgic, with folksy narration... (a) tribute to an Americana icon and his musical legacy. - Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Barb Rosenstock is the award-winning author of The Noisy Paint Box, a Caldecott Honor book, The Camping Trip That Changed America, Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library, The Streak, and Ben Franklin's Big Splash. She lives outside of Chicago, Illinois, with her family. Visit barbrosenstock.com. Edwin Fotheringham has illustrated many award-winning picture book biographies, including What To Do About Alice? and Those Rebels, John and Tom. He also illustrated the Tony Baloney series by Pam Muñoz Ryan. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his family and their dog and two cats. Visit edfotheringham.com.
