Illustrator: Sean Qualls
Comments:
Great for developing readers, this book looks at the musical influences of John Coltrane's childhood. Not only are the colorful illustrations engaging, but the verse can also be acted out or read aloud together. Weatherford's Author's Note gives a more detailed biography of John Coltrane and a list of recordings for selected listening and books for further reading.
Readers can discuss their own talents and how they developed with the option of preparing their own talent biography. By using the biographical information in the Author's Notes, readers can also create a timeline of Coltrane's life events.
Copyright: Henry Holt, 2007
Age level: 4-8
Format: Picture Book
Genre: Biography, Poetry and Verse
Multicultural/International: African American
Location: Peabody Library
Rating: * * *
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