They are adventurous and called “kaleidoscope-like illustrations” by the publisher description). They seem to fit the feeling and idea of ragtime and jazz by being at once abstract and realistic. They are bold, bright, and nicely done, but they are not always soothing. Of course, you also can use it as a Black history book.Ĭostanza’s illustrations are perhaps my favorite part of the book, even if they do add to the somewhat awkwardness of the overall format. However, a music class would be the best for a classroom setting. Scott, the son of a man who had been enslaved, became a kingthe King of Ragtime. There was something special about Scott Joplin This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud. This is not an easy book to read to a group. A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz. You do see, however, the importance of how a child who had family enslaved became an influencer. Details Reading age 4 - 8 years Print length 56 pages Language English Grade level Preschool - 3 Dimensions 10 x 0. You do not see his thoughts, feelings or even really the history surrounding him. King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin Hardcover Septemby Stephen Costanza (Author, Illustrator) Kindle 10.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 13.69 1 New from 13.69 Pre-order Price Guarantee. Berlin 4.03 Rating details 70 ratings 10 reviews In 1974, the academy award-winning film The Sting brought back the music of Scott Joplin, a black ragtime composer who died in 1917. ![]() Of course, this is less of an in-depth biography and more of a thoughtful introduction to the life of the man that created ragtime, and who would inspire jazz. King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era by Edward A. However, due to the oversize picture book look, it could turn off some older readers. Older readers can start reading solo (with help) and the older-older readers without help. In a more romantic look at Joplin’s life, you see the ups and downs of his world, but all done tastefully for the 5 and up crowd. ![]() This is a book about the young man who was a “quiet kid (who) could make a piano laugh out loud” (via the publisher description). Scott Joplin was born into a musically talented family in which everyone knew how to play an instrument. King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin by Stephen Costanza pretty much says it all. While his father tried to convince young Scott Joplin to work with him on the railroad that provided reliable work for African American men, Scott’s heart answered another callone that led him to become the King of Ragtime.
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