| Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music Contributor(s): Rosenstock, Barb (Author), Fotheringham, Edwin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1629794392 ISBN-13: 9781629794396 Publisher: Calkins Creek Books OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Music - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2017940085 |
| Lexile Measure: 870 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.3" W x 10.2" (1.00 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Geographic Orientation - Kentucky |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Learn about the creation of the unique American music called bluegrass through the story of Bill Monroe. Bill Monroe loved many things: playing music, his big family, and his home in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. Even though his eyes were crossed and didn't work right, Bill's ears worked hard, picking out all sorts of sounds around his treasured home: rushing streams, wailing winds, and sundown jamborees with his family. Through heartache and hard times, Bill held on to these sounds that reminded him of home. Award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and illustrator Edwin Fotheringham beautifully capture the ups and downs of Bill Monroe's musical journey, and how his deep Kentucky roots helped him create a unique form of American music--bluegrass. Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and Jerry Garcia all credit Bill Monroe with influencing their music. |