Sounds Like A Rainbow by Gary Golio (English) Paperback Book

Description: Sounds Like A Rainbow by Gary Golio Jimi Hendrix was many things: a superstar, a rebel, a hero, an innovator. But first, he was a boy named Jimmy who loved to draw and paint and listen to records. This a story of a talented child who learns to see, hear, and interpret the world around him in his own unique way. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jimi Hendrix was many things: a superstar, a rebel, a hero, an innovator. But first, he was a boy named Jimmy who loved to draw and paint and listen to records. A boy who played air guitar with a broomstick and longed for a real guitar of his own. A boy who asked himself a question: Could someone paint pictures with sound? This a story of a talented child who learns to see, hear, and interpret the world around him in his own unique way. It is also a story of a determined kid with a vision, who worked hard to become a devoted and masterful artist. Jimi Hendrix--a groundbreaking performer whose music shook the very foundations of rock n roll. Author Biography Gary Golio is a fine artist and a clinical social worker/psychotherapist who works with children and teens, specializing in the area of addiction. This is his first book. He lives in Ossining, New York. To learn more, please Javaka Steptoe is a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winner who has created several books for children. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. To learn more, please Review Coretta Scott King Honor for Illustrator "This book is likely to fascinate older children and reluctant readers who might be familiar with Hendrixs music, and could easily be tied into art and music curricula."--School Library Journal, starred review "The author--an artist and clinical social worker--lucidly demonstrates that a path to creative excellence is not only possible for young people but self-actualizing."--Kirkus, starred review "Valuable lessons underlie newcomer Golios account of Hendrixs life: important work can be done by young people; artistry develops slowly, through careful work; and surroundings that appear hostile to creativity can just as well nurture it."--Publishers Weekly -- Review Quote "This book is likely to fascinate older children and reluctant readers who might be familiar with Hendrixs music, and could easily be tied into art and music curricula." School Library Journal, starred review "The authoran artist and clinical social workerlucidly demonstrates that a path to creative excellence is not only possible for young people but self-actualizing." Kirkus, starred review "Valuable lessons underlie newcomer Golios account of Hendrixs life: important work can be done by young people; artistry develops slowly, through careful work; and surroundings that appear hostile to creativity can just as well nurture it." Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0618852794 Author Gary Golio Pages 32 Audience Age 6-9 Language English Illustrator Javaka Steptoe ISBN-10 0618852794 ISBN-13 9780618852796 Media Book DEWEY B Short Title JIMI SOUNDS LIKE A RAINBOW Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-10-04 Imprint Houghton Mifflin Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-10-04 NZ Release Date 2010-10-04 US Release Date 2010-10-04 UK Release Date 2010-10-04 Publisher Houghton Mifflin Format Paperback Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:33304963;

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