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1) Dolly Parton
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was right--Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
Author
Series
My weird school volume 6
Language
English
Description
When boring Mr. Loring retires, A.J.'s class gets a new music teacher who raps, break-dances, and thinks he has what it takes to become a famous musician.
3) Because
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books For Children
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, music ; 26 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"With lyrical text and ... illustrations, Robbin Gourley tells the story of a boy whose spirit and determination led him to become one of the most celebrated and beloved figures of folk, bluegrass, and old-time music"--Dust jacket flap.
8) The Beatles
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the world's most celebrated and influential rock group.
10) Big Ben
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ben becomes a one-man band, honking a horn, ringing bells, singing, clapping, tapping, and drumming.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
A portrait of the legendary country music star is told through lyrical free verse that conveys information about his impoverished childhood and the extraordinary talent that enabled his career and rise to success on the world stage.
"There's never been anyone like music legend Johnny Cash. His deep voice is instantly recognizable, and his heartfelt songs resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. G. Neri captures Johnny's story in beautiful...
13) Violet's music
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
From the days she banged her rattle in the crib, Violet has been looking for friends to share her love of music.
14) Punk Farm
Author
Series
Language
English
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Formats
Description
At the end of the day, while Farmer Joe gets ready for bed, his animals tune their instruments to perform in a big concert as a rock band called Punk Farm.
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Encourages the reader, through practical advice, to support his or her buffalo's desire to play the drums, even if he has quickly lost interest in other activities in the past.
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
[1998]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.
19) Be quiet, Mike!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Monkey Mike is reprimanded for making noise when he taps pencils and clangs trash cans until he sees a drum set in the music store and puts his hands-on talents to work in a most impressive way.
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