  | Song after song : the musical life of Julie Andrews Author: Hedlund, Julie | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Explores the early life of film star, theater performer, singer, and published author of children's books Julie Andrews, and how she found her voice and her love of music.
| Illustrator: | Urbinati, Ilaria |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (07/01/23)
Booklist (08/08/23)
The Hornbook (00/09/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/08/2023 The healing power of a kind teacher is central to this tale of Julie Andrews' life and work. During Julie’s childhood in an English village, her mother often worked away from home as a pianist, but Julie’s loving, caring father “whistled, hummed, and sang as he cooked, cleaned, and cared for Julie and her brother, Johnny.” During the Blitz, however, Julie’s mother took the children to live in London with a new partner, Ted, making Julie miss her father terribly. Ted, a singer, helped comfort his family by singing in the London Underground as they “heard the staccato sound of bombs dropping on the streets,” and taught Julie to sing, but she didn’t enjoy her gift until a famed, compassionate singer, Lilian Stiles-Allen, took over her lessons and coached “little Julie” to fame. Children who struggle to find joy in a gift or those facing difficult home lives are a great audience for this title that’s lovingly illustrated with lively, vintage-looking watercolors. Pair this with picture books about Dolly Parton for a storytime on resilience through music. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
