- Hardcover
- Publisher: Simon and Schuster (April 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 002733208X
- ISBN-13: 978-0027332087
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 19.3 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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From Publishers Weekly
On a steamy, summer day in the city-effectively evoked in Geter's (Dawn and the Round To-It) intentionally hazy but occasionally static oil paintings-Willie Jerome sits on the roof and blows his trumpet. "Mama say he be up there making noise. I say he be up there making music," declares Willie's sister Judy, the cheerful African American girl who sings out this melodic if repetitious story. As she dances down the street, a shopkeeper "wanna know why I'm smiling so"; she explains, "I been groovin' to [Willie's] noonday songs. That's why I got this smile on my face. That's why I got this bop in my stride." Though no one else appreciates her brother's incessant blowing, Judy continues to sing his praises. When Mama returns home from work, tired and irritable, Judy persuades her to listen to Willie's "red hot bebop," whereupon Mama concludes that "Willie Jerome can blow. If we had took time to listen, all us woulda known." Though some readers may stumble over the idioms and grammatical spins of Judy's speech, Duncan's (The National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates Everyday People, reviewed Feb. 6) story has an engaging musical quality and a contagious enthusiasm. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3?This book has a lovely intent: to celebrate talent and perseverance in the face of great opposition. Willie Jerome is dedicated to playing his trumpet. Everyday in the summer, he goes up on the roof of his city apartment and blows "sizzlin' red hot bebop"?at least that's what his sister calls it. Everyone else in the neighborhood, including his mother and older brother, call it noise. Only Judy believes in her brother's musical talent. Written in a lively and engaging manner, the text captures the cadence of urban black speech. Geter's vivid oil paintings enhance the text beautifully and reflect the tempo of innercity life. Duncan tells a story that many should hear?talent and ability can be found in anyone and anywhere.?Carol Jones Collins, Montclair Kimberley Academy, NJ
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A very rhytmic and meaningful children's book,
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This review is from: Willie Jerome (Hardcover)
I purchased this book after seeing the author read it live here in Memphis. I found that the story has a very compelling message that reaches children and adults alike.I also have to say that I have seen my fair share of live children's book readings and have never seen an author read a story as dynamically as Ms. Duncan. She really gets into it
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A very rhytmic and meaningful children's book,
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This review is from: Willie Jerome (Hardcover)
I purchased this book after seeing the author read it live here in Memphis. I found that the story has a very compelling message that reaches children and adults alike.I also have to say that I have seen my fair share of live children's book readings and have never seen an author read a story as dynamically as Ms. Duncan. She really gets into it |
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