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The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song from Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed Book Poster Image
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The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song from Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed
age 14+
Smart, funny, and informative chronology of rap history.
By Shea Serrano
(2015)
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Sean Rosen Is Not for Sale Book Poster Image
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Sean Rosen Is Not for Sale
age 10+
Screenwriting Sean gets tangled in a lie in smart sequel.
By Jeff Baron
(2014)
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Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the World Book Poster Image
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Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the World
age 9+
Wonderful intro to 27 musicians and their unique styles.
By Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson, Jared Levine
(2013)
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When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop Book Poster Image
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When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop
age 6+
Insightful, kid-friendly intro to the history of hip-hop.
By Laban Carrick Hill
(2013)
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Linnea in Monet's Garden Book Poster Image
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Linnea in Monet's Garden
age 6+
Wonderful intro to art and Monet through a kid's eyes.
By Christina Bjork, Lena Anderson
(2012)
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The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse Book Poster Image
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The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
age 3+
Bold, beautiful book is sure to fire up kids’ creativity.
By Eric Carle
(2011)
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Art & Max Book Poster Image
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Art & Max
age 4+
Award-winning picture book illustrates the creative process.
By David Wiesner
(2010)
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Jazz on a Saturday Night Book Poster Image
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Jazz on a Saturday Night
age 4+
Kids will groove to this toe-tapping treasure.
By Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
(2007)
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M Is for Music Book Poster Image
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M Is for Music
age 4+
For the child who loves music, this is a must.
By Kathleen Krull
(2003)
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The Best Book of Ballet Book Poster Image
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The Best Book of Ballet
age 6+
A step in the right direction for budding dancers.
By Angela Wilkes
(2000)
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