While studying the 1920s, we listened to Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. One of my sons read one of these picture books about him too. Both books are borrowed from the library.
The Music in George's Head by Suzanne Slade illustrated by Stacy Innerst-This book shares Gershwin's life up through the concert where Rhapsody in Blue was first performed. The art was a bit jarring for my taste but was apt for the style of the musical piece.
Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue by Anna Harwell Celenza illustrated by JoAnn E. Kitchel-This book focuses on how and why Gershwin first composed Rhapsody in Blue and also focues on its first public performance. The narration is more personal with dialogue and expressed feelings. I loved learning how the song title was chosen (an art and music connnection!). Lots more details about the composing aspect and the performance. This book includes a CD of the Rhapsody in Blue!
Reading these two books and their different focuses reinforces the necessity of reading more than one source when learning about a topic.
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