
By Jonah Winter, Red Nose Studio (Illustrator)
Discover how a shy boy's nervous shakes transformed music forever.
Follow Elvis Presley from humble beginnings in the Deep South to his world-changing stage debut. Experience his journey through loneliness, passion, and raw talent as he becomes the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Witness key moments like his first guitar strum and the iconic performance that shook the world. This vibrant picture-book biography captures the energy and excitement of a legend in the making. Will his dreams overcome his fears and change music history? Dive into the life of a boy who dared to dream big and left an indelible mark on the world.
Here’s the perfect book for anyone who wants to introduce rock ‘n’ roll and its king to the child in their lives. In single- page “chapters” with titles like “The First Cheeseburger Ever Eaten by Elvis” and “Shazam! A Blond Boy Turns into a Black-Haired Teenager,” readers can follow key moments in Presley’s life, from his birth on the wrong side of the railroad tracks in the Deep South, to playing his first guitar in grade school, to being so nervous during a performance as a teenager that he starts shaking . . . and changes the world! Jonah Winter and Red Nose Studio have created a tour-de-force that captures a boy’s loneliness and longing, along with the energy and excitement, passion, and raw talent that was Elvis Presley.
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