Summertime : from Porgy and Bess

by Mike Wimmer

Other authorsGeorge Gershwin
Paper Book, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

782.421640268

Collection

Publication

New York : Aladdin, 2002.

Description

Paintings depict a family's routine one summer day earlier in this century.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Desirichter
The art alone makes this book worth the read. A fitting introduction or extension to Gershwin or Porgy and Bess. I lean toward the introductory approach because the text is so enterable.
LibraryThing member tripleblessings
Words from the song "Summertime" from the Gershwin folk opera "Porgy and Bess". Beautiful paintings by Mike Wimmer showing African American children playing and enjoying a traditional family life with their parents. The music is included on a single page at the end (melody and chord
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symbols).
Recommended.
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LibraryThing member RebeccaMichelet
I have always enjoyed singing “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess; so when I saw there was a book based on the song, I wanted to see how the pictures depicted the lyrics. The book tells the story of summer, and how until you grow up your parents will be there to protect you. Also, some of the
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pictures describe how summertime is the time to relax, and go fishing.
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LibraryThing member jrohan
REVIEW:The lyrics of "Summertime" by Porgy and Bess are illustrated in rich watercolor in this book. Scenes depict the rural life and family life of an African-American family, though the lyrics could pertain to any family. Themes include seasons (summer), family life, and popular culture
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(introduction to the famous "Summertime" song)
SOURCE: Pierce College Library
AGE: 2-6
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LibraryThing member Whisper1
This stunningly beautiful book contains lovely images of summertime.

These are gentle images of a happy family relaxing on the porch, drinking lemonade. The windows are open allowing a gentle breeze to enter. A lovely young girl has lost a tooth and she smiles as she jumps in her pretty church
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dress, wearing Baby Jane shoes and lacy socks! A smiling young man is singing his heart out in church!

Soaking in the delightful images was just what I needed!
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Language

Original publication date

1999

ISBN

9780689850479
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