- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Last Gasp; Har/Com edition (March 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0867196335
- ISBN-13: 978-0867196337
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 28.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #677,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
This kinetic rap-rhyming tale defiantly puts the fun back in funky. Timmy is determined to hip-hop his way to becoming the world's youngest turntable DeeJay champion. He realizes that in order to achieve his dream he must first "Put in work, / day and night, / practice makes perfect, / gotta get it right. // Hard work and dedication. / Perfection takes practice, / now he's quick like a fox, / sharp as a cactus." Readers will have a hip-hop-till-they-drop good time as they discover, along with Timmy, the key to ultimate success is through perseverance, commitment, and dedication.
In order to gain the attention of today's youth, you must first speak their language. The author's decision to use rap was influenced by the fact that he knows today's kids have much more in common with rap music and hip-hop culture than they do with Jazz or the Blues.
Turntable Timmy comes with a CD--in a plastic sleeve, in the back of the book--featuring four tracks produced by world-renowned turntable champion, DJ Q-Bert. On the second track ("Turntable Timmy) the text from the story will be delivered in a free-style rap, performed by author Michael Perry. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Perry was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, where he still resides with his wife and two beautiful daughters. As a performer, he was lead vocalist and songwriter for the late '80s rap group D.F.T.C. (Down for the Cause). Riding the crest of a wave started by such groups as Latin Alliance and BDP, Mike P's brazen call to uplift the community and put an end to gang violence is a message that still needs to be heard today. No longer pleased with the direction of the music industry, Michael has chosen to direct his "street-savvy" writing style to children's books. "By placing a positive message in the hands of our future, we may correct come of the ills of our past."
Doug Cunningham, a.k.a. Dug1, is considered by many as one of the most influential graffiti artists in the U.S. Doug began his illustrious career in 1983. In 1996, he graduated with a B.A. in illustration from the Academy of Art College and shortly thereafter got a full-time graphic arts job with Think Skateboards as a designer and illustrator. Through Think, he has exhibited his work at graffiti and skateboard art-based shows in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. Doug also illustrated DJ Q-Bert's full-length animated movie, "Wave Twisters" (Thud Rumble, Inc.) and continues to astound enthusiasts with his amazing ability to create timeless classics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Brilliant Alternative Kids Book with Great Moral, Beautiful Art, Feb 24 2007
By Johanna M. Coash "Ceilidh Chaos" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Turntable Timmy (Hardcover)
Turntable Timmy is a beat-matching little wonder kid. And this lovely children's story talks all about it in wonderful rhyme, and comes with a CD of beats to play. And it's all about doing your best. It's a kids book I can really get behind. Oh and I know plenty of childless people who have it just for the luscious art by a graffiti artist. Just magical.
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I love this book, Feb 11 2010
By Mr. J - Published on Amazon.com
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I've bought this book 3 times and given them as gifts: one to a kindergarten teacher, and the others went to my god children. All 3 were happy to receive the book. It is your typical story of a child having to face and overcome a challenge. However, the challenge is a unique one--turning out a killer DJ set to become the next grand champion! Turntable Timmy definitely delivers. The artwork fits the subject matter perfectly and the CD that accompanies the book is a great bonus (c'mon, you can't go wrong with DJ Qbert).
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