{"product_id":"ordinary-days-the-seeds-sound-and-city-that-grew-prince-rogers-nelson-hardcover","title":"Ordinary Days: The Seeds, Sound, and City That Grew Prince Rogers Nelson - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngela Joy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Alc疣tara\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rhythmic, striking picture book biography of legendary singer\/songwriter\/performer Prince.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore he became a legend, he was just a boy... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On an ordinary day, you could see him. A young boy named Prince Rogers Nelson, who had parents who fought, nowhere to call home, and a collection of memories turned into sound: the shouts of anger, the purr of pigeons, the roar of cars down a busy Minneapolis street, and the whisper of cold wind on budding lilac bushes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Other sounds joined in as he taught himself to play the guitar, piano, drums, and much more, leading to the day this ordinary boy began to make music--and became extraordinary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlack Is a Rainbow Color\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChoosing Brave\u003c\/i\u003e author Angela Joy's exquisite words harmonize with acclaimed illustrator Jacqueline Alc疣tara's sweeping art to create a tender, profound look into music icon Prince's early life and the moments that shaped him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrdinary Days\u003c\/i\u003e also includes an extensive author's note and playlist of recommended Prince songs suitable for young listeners.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela Joy \u003c\/b\u003ewas born and raised in North Minneapolis, MN, half a block from the little pink house that Prince called home. She found inspiration, training, and opportunity within his tight-knit community of artistic colleagues, priming her for a successful career in music. In 1999 she performed live with Prince at Madison Square Garden. Angela now uses lessons learned in music to write lyrical poetry, including the award-winning books \u003ci\u003eBlack is a Rainbow Color\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChoosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jacqueline Alc疣tara is the award-winning illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e and its companion\u003ci\u003e Climb On!, \u003c\/i\u003e both written by Baptiste Paul, \u003ci\u003eFreedom Soup\u003c\/i\u003e, written by New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles, \u003ci\u003eJump at the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Newbery Honoree Alicia D. Williams, and \u003ci\u003eYour Mama\u003c\/i\u003e, written by NoNieqa Ramos, which was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize. Her works have received multiple starred reviews and been named Best Books of the Year by Kirkus, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness and The Horn Book, among others. She draws and teaches illustration in Chicago, IL.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 10.2 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 October 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764447084832,"sku":"9781250797032","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/80488b63b7da185fd482c7b2f224d755.webp?v=1780248528","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ordinary-days-the-seeds-sound-and-city-that-grew-prince-rogers-nelson-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}