Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2010
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"Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra" by Andrea Davis Pinkney is a vibrant and engaging picture book that introduces young readers to the life and music of Duke Ellington, an iconic figure in jazz history. The story captures Ellington's journey from a young boy with a passion for music to a celebrated bandleader and composer. Through lyrical prose and beautiful illustrations, it highlights his innovative spirit, the joy of creating music, and his influence on jazz. The book celebrates not just Duke's contributions to music but also his deep appreciation for the power of creativity and collaboration. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Turtleback Books .
Andrea Davis Pinkney is the author of many acclaimed picture books and young adult novels and works for Scholastic Publishing. Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous books for children and he has written and illustrated several of his own books.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
North Carolina Children's Book Award - Junior
This book was recognised in the Junior category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Booksellers' Choice Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Illustrator
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
Caldecott Award
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.