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Music Is . . . (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416999508)
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Stephen T. Johnson
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x"Bright, colorful illustrations and short, catchy rhymes... in an accessible, knowledgeable format that] is a solid success." --School Library Journal
"From classical to pop, an exploration of ten Western musical genres...The child audience of readers, listeners, and players will find this a rich resource to explore." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Caldecott Honor winner and two-time New York Times best illustrator of the year author and illustrator Stephen T. Johnson's lyrical journey of sounds, styles, and rhythms culminate in this highly imaginative and beautifully orchestrated celebration of music. Experience ten different types of music--classical, Latin, jazz, country, heavy metal, hip-hop, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, electronica, pop, and a surprise finale. Unfolding through an inventive accordion form is a masterful concert of playfully crafted singsong text in harmony with delightfully whimsical art. On the reverse side is a rich, in-depth glossary for each genre, sure to be a wonderful resource for all ages. Stephen T. Johnson is well known for his innovate children's books and glorious public artwork and his dynamic performance in (with) Music is... will leave you wanting an encore
Author: Stephen T. Johnson
ISBN-10: 1416999507
ISBN-13: 9781416999508
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2020
Pages: 52
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.00h x 11.20w x 0.80d
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 09/01/2020 pg. 66
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2020
"From classical to pop, an exploration of ten Western musical genres...The child audience of readers, listeners, and players will find this a rich resource to explore." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Caldecott Honor winner and two-time New York Times best illustrator of the year author and illustrator Stephen T. Johnson's lyrical journey of sounds, styles, and rhythms culminate in this highly imaginative and beautifully orchestrated celebration of music. Experience ten different types of music--classical, Latin, jazz, country, heavy metal, hip-hop, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, electronica, pop, and a surprise finale. Unfolding through an inventive accordion form is a masterful concert of playfully crafted singsong text in harmony with delightfully whimsical art. On the reverse side is a rich, in-depth glossary for each genre, sure to be a wonderful resource for all ages. Stephen T. Johnson is well known for his innovate children's books and glorious public artwork and his dynamic performance in (with) Music is... will leave you wanting an encore
Author: Stephen T. Johnson
ISBN-10: 1416999507
ISBN-13: 9781416999508
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2020
Pages: 52
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.00h x 11.20w x 0.80d
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 09/01/2020 pg. 66
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2020
By Stephen T. Johnson
xStephen T. Johnson is the creator of such well-known children's books as My Little Red Toolbox, My Little Blue Robot, and Alphabet City, recipient of a Caldecott Honor, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. His artwork can be found in permanent and public collections including the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, and the DeKalb Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York. Stephen is a professor at the University of Kansas, and he lives in Lawrence, Kansas.
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