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Picture Books Let's Read about Music |
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Picture Books About Music |
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Elvis is King! by Jonah WinterFeaturing single-page entries under such headers as "The First Cheeseburger Ever Eaten by Elvis" and "Shazam! A Blond Boy Turns Into a Black-Haired Teenager," a picture book introduction to the King of Rock 'n' Roll highlights fun and important milestones in his life.
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When Paul met Artie : The Story of Simon & Garfunkel by Greg NeriLong before they became one of the most beloved and successful duos of all time, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were just two kids growing up in Queens, New York -- best friends who met in a sixth-grade production of Alice in Wonderland and bonded over girls, baseball, and rock'n roll.
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Trombone Shorty by Troy AndrewsA Grammy-nominated headliner for the New Orleans Jazz Fest describes his childhood in Tremé and how he came to be a bandleader by age six. |
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David Bowie : My First David Bowie by Ma Isabel Sánchez VegaraA board book edition of an entry in the critically acclaimed series shows youngsters how a childhood fascination with music inspired a young David Bowie to learn to sing and play before he rose to become one of rock-and-roll’s most influential artists.
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When Bob Met Woody : The Story of the Young Bob Dylan by Gary GolioAn uplifting portrait of iconic performing artist Bob Dylan introduces youngsters to his childhood in rural Minnesota, where he renamed himself after his favorite poet before relocating to New York City and meeting his folk music hero and mentor, Woody Guthrie.
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Nina : a story of Nina Simone by Traci N. ToddRevealing and defining, this picture book biography tells the story of little Eunice Kathleen Waymon who, after becoming the acclaimed singer Nina Simone, used her voice for powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination.
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So You Want to be a Rock Star by Audrey VernickAn introduction to rock 'n' roll for aspiring young musicians shares engaging advice on such activities as playing air guitar, wearing rock-star clothing and signing autographs for fans, in a lighthearted volume complemented by retro-style illustrations.
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What is Punk? by Eric MorseA music primer for children, an introduction to the punk revolution, recorded in vivid 3-D clay illustrations and told through rhyming couplets. From London's Clash and Sex Pistols to the Ramone's NYC protopunk, from Iggy Pop to the Misfits, this volume depicts some of our culture's seminal moments and iconic characters. |
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The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny) by Kathleen KrullThe creators of Lincoln Tells a Joke present a lively, whimsically illustrated tribute to the Fab Four's offbeat humor that traces the rise of Beatlemania and the influence of their humor on their musical achievements. |
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Join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge! The idea is simple, yet the rewards are PRICELESS. Help your child become a great reader from the very beginning and give them the skills they need to succeed! Research shows that sharing books, conversations, and songs with young children builds their language skills and helps them love reading. It improves their vocabulary, listening and language skills, and increases their attention spans. Challenge yourself to share 1,000 books with your child before they reach Kindergarten. All it takes is for you to join your children in the challenge! |
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