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Elvis Is King!
Elvis Is King! | Jonah Winter
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Here's the perfect book for anyone who wants to introduce rock 'n' roll and its king to the child in their lives. In single- page "chapters" with titles like "The First Cheeseburger Ever Eaten by Elvis" and "Shazam! A Blond Boy Turns into a Black-Haired Teenager," readers can follow key moments in Presley's life, from his birth on the wrong side of the railroad tracks in the Deep South, to playing his first guitar in grade school, to being so nervous during a performance as a teenager that he starts shaking . . . and changes the world! Jonah Winter and Red Nose Studio have created a tour-de-force that captures a boy's loneliness and longing, along with the energy and excitement, passion, and raw talent that was Elvis Presley.
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I love these photos of creepy dioramas of Elvis's life. The text rhythm didn't come naturally to me but the contents are great. The author clearly addresses race in regard to Elvis's success, especially in the afterward. The book also conveys the hunger of a talented young kid growing up in poverty. My 3yo isn't ready for this one but I'll be checking out other works by both the author and illustrator. #mommyreads #biography #picturebooks