{"product_id":"blue-grass-boy-the-story-of-bill-monroe-father-of-bluegrass-music-hardcover","title":"Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarb Rosenstock\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdwin Fotheringham\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about the creation of \u003cb\u003ethe unique American music called \u003c\/b\u003ebluegrass through the story of Bill Monroe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBill Monroe loved many things: playing music, his big family, and his home in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. Even though his eyes were crossed and didn't work right, Bill's ears worked hard, picking out all sorts of sounds around his treasured home: rushing streams, wailing winds, and sundown jamborees with his family. Through heartache and hard times, Bill held on to these sounds that reminded him of home. Award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and illustrator Edwin Fotheringham beautifully capture the ups and downs of Bill Monroe's musical journey, and how his deep Kentucky roots helped him create a unique form of American music--bluegrass. Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and Jerry Garcia all credit Bill Monroe with influencing their music.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarb Rosenstock is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Noisy Paint Box\u003c\/i\u003e, a Caldecott Honor book, \u003ci\u003eThe Camping Trip That Changed America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThomas Jefferson Builds a Library\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Streak\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBen Franklin's Big Splash\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives outside of Chicago, Illinois, with her family. Visit barbrosenstock.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEdwin Fotheringham has illustrated many award-winning picture book biographies, including \u003ci\u003eWhat To Do About Alice?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThose Rebels, John and Tom\u003c\/i\u003e. He also illustrated the Tony Baloney series by Pam Muñoz Ryan. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his family and their dog and two cats. Visit edfotheringham.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.2 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770489864480,"sku":"9781629794396","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fddf61ffc67bd3d8dbc51fe762fec1ba.webp?v=1780372770","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/blue-grass-boy-the-story-of-bill-monroe-father-of-bluegrass-music-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}