BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: SOME
Ella Jenkins, American folk singer, is born in St. Louis where she is intrigued by the vibrant city noises and the exciting rhythms of Moroccan, Indian, and bluesy harmonica music. She sings and dances to Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and raises her voice alongside Martin Luther King. She grows up to be a singer, a teacher, a traveler, and eventually a celebrated "First Lady of Children's Music."
Make A Pretty Sound celebrates Ella Jenkins' life with rhythmic text and colorful illustrations. I enjoyed learning about her inspiration that touched on American history, civil rights, cultural awareness, and the power of music.
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