Old Joe Clark
Published on 1. May 2023
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-62277-632-0 (ISBN)
Description
Even the big bad fox can't resist joining the fun in this topsy-turvy folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales from the great American folk music tradition. The song's catchy Mixolydian melody and comical depiction of Old Joe Clark have made this song an American favorite since the early 1900s. Garant Cosey's vibrant illustrations capture the imaginative spirit of the song, featuring characters who are singing, dancing, and playing the banjo (and spoons). More than 90 silly verses have been published for this song over the years. Add to the fun by creating your own! Like the other folk song picture books in the series, Old Joe Clark includes a description of the history of the song, the notation of the song, and a link to a free MP3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka. Another winner collected by John M. Feierabend!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 269 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62277-632-0 (9781622776320)
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Persons
John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Garant Cosey is originally from Los Angeles, California, and currently lives in Hartford, Connecticut, after three-and-a-half years of service in the United States Army. While in Hartford he attended the University of Hartford Art School, where he earned his BFA in illustration and a minor in animation.