Hit the Road, Jack
Author(s): Robert Burleigh
A delightful picture book inspired by Jack Kerouac's On The Road. In this rendition, a scat singing, be bopping jack rabbit travels across the United States and marvels at all the wonders that the country reveals, from hopping on the subway in Brooklyn to playing the jukebox in Chicago to Mount Rushmore to Golden Gate in San Francisco. Written with the rhythm of a beat poem and the spirit of Kerouac, it's an exuberant story of experiencing all the world has to offer with wide eyed awe. There is also a brief author's note in back that simply explains the connection to Kerouac.
Product Information
There have been numerous successful picture books that present kid friendly stories about writers and musicians such as William Carlos Williams, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Bob Marley, Billie Holiday and Celia Cruz. This Kerouac inspired story is playful while evoking the spirit of Beats poetry.; Ross MacDonald's hip, retro style perfectly evokes the beatnik inspired atmosphere and the adventurous, free spirited tone of the story.; The Beat like, musical, scat rhythms of the story and Jack's adventurous aspirations are perfect for engaging curious young readers; A brief author's note explains the story's connection to On the Road.
General Fields
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- : ABRAMS
- : Abrams Books for Young Readers
- : 0.513
- : 01 August 2012
- : 241mm X 267mm X 20mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : 48
- : 9-Dec
- : Hardback
- : Robert Burleigh
