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Book Synopsis: There's a crazy syncopation /and it's tearing through the nation / and it's bringing sweet elation / to every single tune. It's Jazz. One of TIME's 100 Best Children's Books of All Time. Fifteen poems, infused with the rhythm and wordplay of jazz music, are paired with bold, stylized illustrations of performers and dancers to convey the history and breadth of this unique musical style. From bebop to New Orleans, from ragtime to boogie, and every style in between, Jazz takes readers on a musical journey from jazz's beginnings to the present day. Created by a celebrated father-son team, Jazz is a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and a Kirkus Best Children's Books Editor's Choice. In addition to its colorful and lyrical celebration, the book includes a brief introductory essay about the history and form of jazz, as well as a timeline and glossary of jazz terms. Coretta Scott King Award Honor for illustration, ALA Notable Children's Book, Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, Publishers Weekly's 100 Best Books of the Year, Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice, Booklist Editor's Choice, Booklist Top Ten in Black History, Book Link's Best New Books for the Classroom, Golden Kite Award: Picture Book Text.
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Experience the infectious and exhilarating world of jazz with our captivating book, Jazz Book! Named one of TIME's 100 Best Children's Books of All Time, this treasure trove of fifteen poems will transport young readers on a toe-tapping journey through the history and evolution of jazz music.
Through its rhythmic verses and vibrant illustrations, Jazz Book beautifully captures the spirit and energy of this unique musical style. From the syncopation of bebop to the soulful melodies of New Orleans, from the infectious beats of ragtime to the infectious groove of boogie, this book brings to life the diverse and exciting world of jazz.
Created by a celebrated father-son team, Jazz Book has received numerous accolades, including the Coretta Scott King Honor Award for illustration and the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. Its colorful and lyrical celebration of jazz is further enhanced by a brief introductory essay about the history and form of jazz, as well as a timeline and glossary of jazz terms.
If you're looking for an imaginative and educational book that will ignite a love for music in children, Jazz Book is a must-have addition to your library. Let the infectious rhythms and fascinating history of jazz captivate young minds and create a lifelong appreciation for this iconic musical genre.
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