| Alligator Jazz Contributor(s): Pittman, Samuel (Author), Bailey, Sheila (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1455624225 ISBN-13: 9781455624225 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Alligators & Crocodiles - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Music |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2018004582 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.6" W x 11.2" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Alligator Slim is tired of singing sad songs and playing the blues down in the swamp. From now on, he's going to play jazz He packs up his saxophone and heads to the big city where he lands a gig at The Zoo playing this jumping lively sound. The crowds love him This is where he is meant to be and everything seems perfect. That is until a certain weasel becomes jealous. He is none too thrilled about Alligator Slim stealing his fans, and makes sure that Slim won't be able to perform. Young readers with revel in the musicality of the text and the lush atmospheric illustrations that bring to life this heartwarming musical tale of change, struggle, deception, and forgiveness. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pittman, Samuel: - A lover a jazz music and great hats, Samuel E. Pittman II teaches English language arts at a Texas middle school. He also coaches track and field, so he knows a thing or two about struggle. Pittman earned a BA in English with a minor in coaching from Texas A&M. He lives in College Station, Texas and spends his free time listening to music, reading and writing, and gardening--where he's sure to keep an eye out for any weaselly rodents.Bailey, Sheila: - As a former artist at Hallmark Studios, Sheila Bailey knows all about creating images that can celebrate happy times as well as ones that can help people get through difficult changes and struggles. She earned a degree in graphic design from San Jose State University and worked at the famous Will Vinton Studios, creating animations. Bailey lives on Sauvie Island in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter, where she surfs and creates art as a freelance illustrator. |