I See the Rhythm facts for kids
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| Author | Michele Wood |
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| Publisher | Children's Book Press |
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1998 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Awards | Coretta Scott King illustrator award |
| ISBN | 0-516-21191-9 |
| OCLC | 37513013 |
I See the Rhythm is a special children's book. It was published in 1998. The book features amazing pictures by Michele Wood. The words were written by Toyomi Igus.
This book was released by Children's Book Press, which is now known as Lee & Low Books. In 1999, it won a big award. Michele Wood received the Coretta Scott King Award for her illustrations. This award celebrates outstanding African-American authors and illustrators of children's books.
What is I See the Rhythm About?
This book takes you on a journey through music. Michele Wood's paintings show different types of African-American music. These styles include jazz, blues, and hip-hop. Each painting captures the feeling and history of the music.
Toyomi Igus wrote poems to go with the pictures. Her poems use different rhythms and styles. They help you understand each music genre. The words might change size or look different. This helps show the unique beat of the music. Short captions also give you more facts. They explain the history of each music style.
How I See the Rhythm Was Made
Michele Wood spent a lot of time researching. She looked at historical records. She also talked to people involved in African-American music. This helped her create accurate and powerful paintings.
After Wood finished her artwork, Toyomi Igus began writing. Igus used Wood's paintings as her inspiration. She wrote the poems to match the mood and story of each picture. Children's Book Press then published their combined work in 1998. The book quickly became popular. It helped many young readers learn about music history.
