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Jimi: Sounds Like A Rainbow: A Story Of The Young Jimi Hendrix (2010)

by Gary Golio(Favorite Author)

3.99 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0618852794 (ISBN13: 9780618852796)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Clarion Books

review 1: I'm reviewing a lot of books this summer that start out with "This isn't usually my style...." And Jimi is the same way: not the type I'm drawn to, but I really thought the author/illustrator did a great job with this story. Mixed media/collage, some cut-out drawings, text as part of the illustrations. I like the text itself a lot; "Could someone paint pictures with sound?" What a great line.Author/illustrator notes plus information and resources on addiction as well as further resources for information about Jimi himself.
review 2: Audience: All grade levels can take a look at this book. This book has absolutely phenomenal illustrations. The story is very mind blowing creative.Appeal: This book sucks you in with its magical waves of abstract art and its inspir... moreational story. Kids of all ages will truly benefit from this books art, if you take a bit of time and really look at the details that make up each page; you begin to see what Jimi was seeing when he played music. The art really represents the mind of Jimi in a way. Also the story of Jimi throughout the book is inspirational and motivating for those who may not have much to live on or possess much, it gives others hope and the idea of little things can make the difference in your life. At the end of the book it also gives a little synopsis of Jimi Hendrix musical life and where he came from.Adaptation: This book would be ideal for an art classroom. The art styles throughout this book are just mind-blowing and really get you to read the art and not just the words. I felt that you could have children read this book and as an activity, close their eyes and dream, hear, and see inside their heads of something that amazes them and then draw it. Award: 2011 Coretta Scott King Award Copyright 2010 less

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