About the book
Elvis Presley--the King of Rock 'n' Roll, still beloved by millions of Americans--comes to vibrant, gyrating life in this extraordinary picture-book biography from an award-winning author and the winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award.
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.
\"Readers will want to pore over this thoroughly engaging volume.\" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Editions of Elvis Is King!
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399554704
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780399554711
Read an Excerpt
Elvis Presley--the King of Rock 'n' Roll, still beloved by millions of Americans--comes to vibrant, gyrating life in this extraordinary picture-book biography from an award-winning author and the winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award.
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.
\"Readers will want to pore over this thoroughly engaging volume.\" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elvis Is King! about?
Elvis Presley--the King of Rock 'n' Roll, still beloved by millions of Americans--comes to vibrant, gyrating life in this extraordinary picture-book biography from an award-winning author and the winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award.
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.
\"Readers will want to pore over this thoroughly engaging volume.\" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Elvis Is King!?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of Elvis Is King!?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399554704
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Elvis Is King!?
Jonah Winter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Elvis Is King! is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399554704) and altformat(ISBN 9780399554711)
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