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John Coltrane's Giant Steps
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John Coltrane's Giant Steps Hardback - 2002

by Chris Raschka; Chris Raschka (Illustrator)

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John Coltrane's classic song "Giant Steps" is performed by raindrops, a snowflake, a box, and a kitten. This ingenious tribute to one master (jazz saxophonist John Coltrane) by another (author and illustrator Raschka) is a deft lesson about music and art. Full-color illustrations.

Summary

You may be surprised
at the tricky music
a box,
a snowflake,
some raindrops,
and a kitten
can make.

Right before your eyes.
And on the pages
of this book.

There is someone
backstage
watching, encouraging
our performers
but keeping them
under control.

Why not
listen along?

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From the publisher

You may be surprised
at the tricky music
a box,
a snowflake,
some raindrops,
and a kitten
can make.

Right before your eyes.
And on the pages
of this book.

There is someone
backstage
watching, encouraging
our performers
but keeping them
under control.

Why not
listen along?

Details

  • Title John Coltrane's Giant Steps
  • Author Chris Raschka; Chris Raschka (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Atheneum Books, New York
  • Publication date 2002-07-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780689845987 / 0689845987
  • Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 11.2 x 0.4 in (25.65 x 28.45 x 1.02 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Coltrane, John, Jazz
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001033755
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Citations

  • Booklist, 07/01/2002, Page 1858
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 09/01/2002, Page 32
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2002, Page 558
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2002, Page 51
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 06/01/2002, Page 810
  • New York Times, 05/19/2002, Page 34
  • Publishers Weekly, 06/24/2002, Page 55
  • School Library Journal, 07/01/2002, Page 97

About the author

Chris Raschka is the illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes?; Charlie Parker Played Be Bop; Mysterious Thelonious; John Coltrane's Giant Steps; Can't Sleep; In the City; and The Magic Flute. He lives with his wife and son in New York City.
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