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Little Stevie Wonder Hardcover – Picture Book, April 4, 2005

by Quincy Troupe (Author), Lisa Cohen (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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Eleven-year-old Stevland Judkins Morris Hardaway hit the big time when he signed a Motown recording contract. At the age of thirteen, Little Stevie Wonder had millions of fans dancing to the number-one song in the nation.

Little Stevie Wonder is the true story of a boy who lost his sight shortly after birth, grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and became one of the twentieth century’s most creative and influential musicians—an instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, musical innovator, and cultural activist.

Here in Quincy Troupe’s joyful poem and Lisa Cohen’s vibrant art is an uplifting celebration of life, peace, and music.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 0.13 x 10 inches
  6. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  7. Publication date
    April 4, 2005
  8. ISBN-10
    0618340602
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0618340606
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Gr. 2-4. Singing sensation Wonder gets an upbeat treatment in this stylish picture book. Troupe uses one of Wonder's signature songs--"Isn't She Lovely"--as a link to his own free verse: "Isn't he lovely, / this small blind boy, thinking of his fingertips? / Snapping those fingers before unseeing eyes." Mostly, the text works well, capturing the intensity of Wonder's music and the excitement of its evocative words: "His hands caress his harmonica, / his fingertips and breath pulling sweet music--like magic--from that old blues instrument of wood and polished steel." But some repeated lines are hyperbolic (Stevie was "born to love everyone"), and the insertion of straight biographical information is awkward. The acrylic artwork, however, is as dynamic as Wonder's music. Bold, pure colors and big, yet simple shapes pop from the pages as the pictures track Wonder from boy "genius" to mustachioed adult with beaded cornrows. Wonder's trademark sunglasses sometimes emit rainbows, an effective way of putting his disability in the larger context of his life. An author's note tells more about Wonder's life, and a CD, not available with the galley, offers two songs. Ilene Cooper
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"The acrylic paintings perfectly match the joyful nature of the narrative. The human figures are expressive and fluidly drawn, and the backdrops have a psychedelic quality that evokes the time period. Text ripples in waves across a riot of bright shades, accented by font color and size changes." School Library Journal, Starred

"Stevie's accomplishments and positive energy come through in the catchy text and electric-hued artwork." Publishers Weekly —

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books (April 4, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0618340602
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0618340606
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.42 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.13 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Redhead5817
5.0 out of 5 stars It is WONDER-ful!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
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Some biographies are delightful and great stories...this one is WONDER-ful and a song! But not only that, it comes with a CD and after you finish reading the book and having Stevie Wonder's life story 'sing' in your heart, you can then put on the CD and really hear HIM sing. What a great addition to our school's library! And the proof of its 5 star rating, seeing the kids dancing to his music as they checked out their books!
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Cheryl Weaver
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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My grandson enjoyed it immensely.
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Melissa Sack
4.0 out of 5 stars courage and adversity
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2005
This is a picture book biography of sorts of Stevland Judkins Morris Hardaway, otherwise known as Stevie Wonder. The book tells us all about Stevie and his life. We learn that he goes blind and very gifted in music. He plays lots of instruments well and learns to sing. Stevie lets nothing stop him and grows to be a great singer and song writer!

The book has lively illustrations , good vocabulary , and an overall

energetic attitude.

This book will appeal to young music lovers. The book come with a CD including 2 of Stevie Wonders songs.
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