Synopses & Reviews
"Hey hey, Woody Guthrie, I wrote you a song..."
When Bob finished, Woody's face lit up like the sun.
Bob Dylan is a musical icon, an American legend, and, quite simply, a poet. But before he became Bob Dylan, he was Bob Zimmerman, a kid from rural Minnesota.
This lyrical and gorgeously illustrated picture book biography follows Bob as he renames himself after his favorite poet, Dylan Thomas, and leaves his mining town to pursue his love of music in New York City. There, he meets his folk music hero and future mentor, Woody Guthrie, changing his life forever.
Review
andquot;The paintingsand#39; rich colors and simplified, often rhythmically repeated forms suit the story well. A lyrical tribute to the childhood of a folk legend.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
andquot;A cadenced narrative and soft watercolors in a naandiuml;ve style take readers through blind folk musician Arthel andldquo;Docandrdquo; Watsonandrsquo;s Appalachian upbringing.andquot;
andmdash;Publishers Weekly
andquot;Uncluttered watercolor illustrations add to the spare text, which stresses Watsonand#39;s joyful exploration of the sounds of his world...this enchanting introduction to a legendary musician is perfect for most biography collections.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal
andquot;Gourleyand#39;s affectionate biography is a great starting point for young readers, who are most likely unfamiliar with Doc Watson.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
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Synopsis
An enchanting, true story of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Bob Dylan, and his mentor, Woody Guthrie.
"Hey hey, Woody Guthrie, I wrote you a song..."
When Bob finished, Woody's face lit up like the sun.
Bob Dylan is a musical icon, an American legend, and, quite simply, a poet. But before he became Bob Dylan, he was Bob Zimmerman, a kid from rural Minnesota.
This lyrical and gorgeously illustrated picture book biography follows Bob as he renames himself after his favorite poet, Dylan Thomas, and leaves his mining town to pursue his love of music in New York City. There, he meets his folk music hero and future mentor, Woody Guthrie, changing his life forever.
Synopsis
What's better than spending the day with Dad doing something you both love? Like coin collecting! In this follow-up to the bestselling
The Button Box, a young boy discovers the joys of being a numismatist. He finds out about the value of coins, what people used before coins, and why historical images and people appear on coins. Margarette S. Reid and True Kelley present a colorful and exuberant look at one of America's favorite hobbies. Educators and parents will appreciate how
Lots and Lots of Coins introduces math, language arts, and social studies concepts.
Synopsis
As she did with Edna Lewis in
Bring Me Some Apples and I'll Make You a Pie, Robbin Gourley tells a story about the early life of Doc Watson (1923-2012), a blind musician from North Carolina who won 7 Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award andand#160;had a deep, enduring influence on how the flattop acoustic guitar is used in folk, roots, and bluegrass music.
Synopsis
Arthel andquot;Docandquot; Watson (1923andndash;2012)and#160;was a Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter, high in the pantheon of bluegrass and country music greats. This picture book tells the story of a country boy, born blind, who found music in the sounds around him and learned to play that music on his guitar. Minimal text and breathtaking illustrations pay tribute to Docand#39;s early determination, imagination, and musicianship. Includes additional biographical information.and#160;
About the Author
This is Gary Golio's second picture book. He lives in New York's Hudson Valley with his wife, author Susanna Reich, a cat, and a fire-bellied toad.
Marc Burckhardt was born in Germany, but grew up as a proud Texan. He graduated from Baylor University and now teaches illustration at Texas State University. He lives in Austin, TX.