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geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Ella Fitzgerald: My First Ella Fitzgerald' by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara with illustrations by Bàrbara Alca is a board book about one of my very favorite singers.
Ella Fitzgerald grew up in New York. When the school she went to was too strict, she would run away and sing and dance in the streets. After winning a singing competition, she was on her way to singing with Chick Webb and his big band, but that wasn't enough for Ella, who became the First Lady of Song.
I loved this adaptation of Ella Fitzgerald's life. I especially loved the illustrations. There are so many fun details in them, from the animals watching little Ella dance, to the portraits of Ella (and the cool green wallpapter), to the many records Ella recorded. It was just fun all the way around.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Ella Fitzgerald grew up in New York. When the school she went to was too strict, she would run away and sing and dance in the streets. After winning a singing competition, she was on her way to singing with Chick Webb and his big band, but that wasn't enough for Ella, who became the First Lady of Song.
I loved this adaptation of Ella Fitzgerald's life. I especially loved the illustrations. There are so many fun details in them, from the animals watching little Ella dance, to the portraits of Ella (and the cool green wallpapter), to the many records Ella recorded. It was just fun all the way around.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
My First Ella Fitzgerald is a new early reader book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of the books in the series on my blog.
This is the simplified version of the book, available in boardbook format. Written by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Barbara Alca, it was released 5th Feb 2019 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint.
I am continually surprised at how these books can take the factual tragedies and challenges of the lives of the people they depict and do it in an appropriate manner for 3+ year olds. I really believe it's vitally important that we not forget the realities of the past, lest we be doomed to repeat them.
This book is charming. It does understandably gloss over some of the sadder parts of her early life (she was homeless for a time and busked and danced on the streets of NYC). It does not cut that part of her life from the biography completely. I was impressed by that.
The content is appropriate and appealing for all ages. It would make a superlative read-along or reading circle selection as well as a family bedtime read.
These are wonderful, high quality books.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
My First Ella Fitzgerald is a new early reader book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of the books in the series on my blog.
This is the simplified version of the book, available in boardbook format. Written by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Barbara Alca, it was released 5th Feb 2019 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint.
I am continually surprised at how these books can take the factual tragedies and challenges of the lives of the people they depict and do it in an appropriate manner for 3+ year olds. I really believe it's vitally important that we not forget the realities of the past, lest we be doomed to repeat them.
This book is charming. It does understandably gloss over some of the sadder parts of her early life (she was homeless for a time and busked and danced on the streets of NYC). It does not cut that part of her life from the biography completely. I was impressed by that.
The content is appropriate and appealing for all ages. It would make a superlative read-along or reading circle selection as well as a family bedtime read.
These are wonderful, high quality books.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
This is another entry in this cool early history books for kids. This time it is Ella Fitzgerald.
Very simple story of her life. Mostly pictures, but the pictures, as it is an a picture book, help move the story along, and tell their own part. A good first introduction for the young reader, of another important woman in musical and American history.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Very simple story of her life. Mostly pictures, but the pictures, as it is an a picture book, help move the story along, and tell their own part. A good first introduction for the young reader, of another important woman in musical and American history.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
mconant's review against another edition
5.0
I love how the author created sentences to mirror the beautiful music of Ella Fitzgerald. Things like "She turned somersaults with her voice" vividly describe the music she created. The illustrations are magnificent.
I received a copy of this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
thewoollygeek's review against another edition
5.0
Another great inspiring book from this series, great legends for little people to learn and be inspired by. Fun and educational reads
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
bluenancyhawaii's review against another edition
4.0
This very simple, attractively drawn life of Ella Fitzgerald would make a nice introduction to a very young future Ella fan.
raoionna's review against another edition
5.0
Celebratory~ Enjoyable ~ Appealing
tl;dr: Good music makes people feel good.
This age-appropriate book about Ella Fitzgerald is very well done. The author is different than many of the other ones I have read in the series, but just as good. The illustrations are very well done, with the framing and layout giving a sort of punchy, fast-paced feel. This is the type of book a parent wouldn't mind reading and rereading. I bet it would be great to read with music in the background.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
tl;dr: Good music makes people feel good.
This age-appropriate book about Ella Fitzgerald is very well done. The author is different than many of the other ones I have read in the series, but just as good. The illustrations are very well done, with the framing and layout giving a sort of punchy, fast-paced feel. This is the type of book a parent wouldn't mind reading and rereading. I bet it would be great to read with music in the background.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
magpiefox's review against another edition
4.0
This very simple, attractively drawn life of Ella Fitzgerald would make a nice introduction to a very young future Ella fan.
laurag22's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful book that I read just in time for International Women's Day. A gorgeously illustrated telling of the story of the queen of jazz.
librarianryan's review against another edition
2.0
Way to simplistic. Little People Big Dreams series, and all this book did was shorten that story, and take away it’s meaning. The best way to put it, is this is a slightly narrative timeline of a great woman's life. Get the real book, leave the board book at the store.
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