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Talkin' Guitar: A Story of Young Doc Watson - Hardcover - GOOD
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
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- ISBN
- 9780544129887
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Talkin' Guitar : a Story of Young Doc Watson
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Biographical / United States, Lifestyles / Country Life, Performing Arts / Music, Biography & Autobiography / Music
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Product Information
Arthel "Doc" Watson (1923-2012) was a Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter, high in the pantheon of bluegrass and country music greats. This picture book tells the story of a country boy, born blind, who found music in the sounds around him and learned to play that music on his guitar. Minimal text and breathtaking illustrations pay tribute to Doc's early determination, imagination, and musicianship. Includes additional biographical information.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0544129881
ISBN-13
9780544129887
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202600453
Product Key Features
Book Title
Talkin' Guitar : a Story of Young Doc Watson
Format
Picture Book
Language
English
Topic
Biographical / United States, Lifestyles / Country Life, Performing Arts / Music, Biography & Autobiography / Music
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Dimensions
Item Length
10.8in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
7.9in
Item Weight
12.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ml3930.W28g68 2014
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
"The paintings' rich colors and simplified, often rhythmically repeated forms suit the story well. A lyrical tribute to the childhood of a folk legend." --Booklist "A cadenced narrative and soft watercolors in a naïve style take readers through blind folk musician Arthel "Doc" Watson's Appalachian upbringing." --Publishers Weekly, "The paintings' rich colors and simplified, often rhythmically repeated forms suit the story well. A lyrical tribute to the childhood of a folk legend." --Booklist "A cadenced narrative and soft watercolors in a naïve style take readers through blind folk musician Arthel "Doc" Watson's Appalachian upbringing." --Publishers Weekly "Uncluttered watercolor illustrations add to the spare text, which stresses Watson's joyful exploration of the sounds of his world...this enchanting introduction to a legendary musician is perfect for most biography collections." --School Library Journal "Gourley's affectionate biography is a great starting point for young readers, who are most likely unfamiliar with Doc Watson." --Horn Book Magazine "In twangy language and moody, brightly colored watercolor art, Gourley emphasizes his keen ear, subtle appreciation of both sound and silence, and loving, supportive family." --New York Times Book Review, "The paintings' rich colors and simplified, often rhythmically repeated forms suit the story well. A lyrical tribute to the childhood of a folk legend." --Booklist "A cadenced narrative and soft watercolors in a naïve style take readers through blind folk musician Arthel "Doc" Watson's Appalachian upbringing." --Publishers Weekly "Uncluttered watercolor illustrations add to the spare text, which stresses Watson's joyful exploration of the sounds of his world...this enchanting introduction to a legendary musician is perfect for most biography collections." --School Library Journal "Gourley's affectionate biography is a great starting point for young readers, who are most likely unfamiliar with Doc Watson." --Horn Book Magazine "In twangy language and moody, brightly colored watercolor art, Gourley emphasizes his keen ear, subtle appreciation of both sound and silence, and loving, supportive family." --New York Times Book Review , "The paintings' rich colors and simplified, often rhythmically repeated forms suit the story well. A lyrical tribute to the childhood of a folk legend." --Booklist "A cadenced narrative and soft watercolors in a naïve style take readers through blind folk musician Arthel "Doc" Watson's Appalachian upbringing." --Publishers Weekly "Uncluttered watercolor illustrations add to the spare text, which stresses Watson's joyful exploration of the sounds of his world...this enchanting introduction to a legendary musician is perfect for most biography collections." --School Library Journal "Gourley's affectionate biography is a great starting point for young readers, who are most likely unfamiliar with Doc Watson." --Horn Book Magazine , "The paintings' rich colors and simplified, often rhythmically repeated forms suit the story well. A lyrical tribute to the childhood of a folk legend." --Booklist "A cadenced narrative and soft watercolors in a naïve style take readers through blind folk musician Arthel "Doc" Watson's Appalachian upbringing." --Publishers Weekly "Uncluttered watercolor illustrations add to the spare text, which stresses Watson's joyful exploration of the sounds of his world...this enchanting introduction to a legendary musician is perfect for most biography collections." --School Library Journal
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2013-034503
Dewey Decimal
787.87092 B
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
40 Pages
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