How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz Read Free Books and Download eBooks
In this unusual and inventive picture book that riffs on the language and rhythms of old New Orleans, noted picture book biographer Jonah Winter (Dizzy, Frida, You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?) turns his focus to one of America's early jazz heroes in this perfectly pitched book about Jelly Roll Morton.Gorgeously illustrated by fine artist Keith Mallett, a newcomer to picture books, this biography will transport readers young and old to the musical, magical streets of New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century. A Neal Porter Book
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (June 16, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596439637
ISBN-13: 978-1596439634
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 0.4 x 10.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,361,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #43 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Music > Jazz #337 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Musical
Age Range: 5 - 8 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
Gorgeous illustrations. The text is a bit weird and wordy but the drawings are spectacular.
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