Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music
School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 40
Published: 2018
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"Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music" by Barb Rosenstock is an engaging biography that chronicles the life of Bill Monroe, the legendary musician credited with creating bluegrass music. The story explores Monroe's early years in rural Kentucky, his passion for music, and the influences that shaped his unique sound. Illustrated with vibrant artwork, the book highlights key moments in Monroe's life, including his collaborations with other musicians and his perseverance in the face of challenges. Through engaging storytelling, readers discover how Monroe's innovative style left an indelible mark on American music and culture. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Calkins Creek Books .
Barb Rosenstock is the author of the Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box , Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library , The Camping Trip that Changed America , and several others that have received numerous accolades and starred reviews. She lives in Illinois with her husband, sons, and two big poodles. Peggy Thomas is the author of multiple picture books, including award-winning Calkins Creek titles Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation , Farmer George Plants a Nation , and For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson . She is also the co-author of Anatomy of Nonfiction, the only writing guide for children's nonfiction. Edwin Fotheringham is the illustrator of many picture book biographies, including Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music ; A Home for Mr. Emerson ; and Those Rebels, John & Tom . He is also the illustrator of the Tony Baloney series by Pam Munoz Ryan. Visit edfotheringham. com.