| Talkin' Guitar: A Story of Young Doc Watson Contributor(s): Gourley, Robbin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0544129881 ISBN-13: 9780544129887 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2013034503 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.2" W x 10.9" (0.80 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 172827 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Arthel "Doc" Watson (1923-2012) was a Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter, high in the pantheon of bluegrass and country music greats. This picture book tells the story of a country boy, born blind, who found music in the sounds around him and learned to play that music on his guitar. Minimal text and breathtaking illustrations pay tribute to Doc's early determination, imagination, and musicianship. Includes additional biographical information. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gourley, Robbin: - Robbin Gourley is an artist and art director as well as an author and illustrator of cookbooks and picture books. She divides her time between rural Pennsylvania and Brooklyn, New York. |