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michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this quick Beatles bio. It even gave me a chuckle a few times.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
5.0
Just delightful, focuses on the funny personalities of the band, which is a great connection for kids, the pictures are quirky to add to the funny factor.
erine's review against another edition
3.0
I tend to agree with reviewers who call this a picture book "celebration" or a picture book "introduction." There's not quite enough here for me, but what is here is a lot of funny stuff that I didn't know before, set against a backdrop of fabulous illustrations.
heypretty52's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting information but not a good picture book.
tashrow's review
4.0
This is a picture book biography of The Beatles that captures their humor and the way that they used it in their music and lifestyle. The book begins with the formation of the band and the fun they had naming themselves. The book talks about their use of silliness and jokes to keep their spirits up as they struggled to make it, looking for a record deal. When success came, it came quickly and with success came fame and fans. Then there was the Beatlesmania craze that swept the United States, nothing like it had been seen before or since. Krull includes some small details like American fans throwing jellybeans on stage because the band said they liked jellybabies, but jellybabies are soft where jellybeans are certainly not. She then has a section on each Beatle and some of the interesting responses they gave during interviews. This is a merry and fast-moving look at one of the greatest bands of all time.
Krull injects her nonfiction work with humor and zest. She tells specific stories that offer insight into the Beatles nature. It is a treat to hear their own words but it is also wonderful to read about moments in history that are revealing about their character. Krull and Brewer skillfully end the book before drug use became an issue for the band. Instead they focus on the early Beatles and their humor rather than the complexity of the later Beatles music and attitudes.
Innerst’s illustrations are just as humorous and playful as the stories that Krull and Brewer tell. The characters have a feel of bobble-heads and a strong modern vibe. She uses bright colors that match the energy of the text. I have to say, I am particularly partial to Ringo’s nose in the illustrations.
This strong picture book biography is not made for research, but instead fans of the Beatles can share part of their story with children and everyone is sure to end up humming some of the songs. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
Krull injects her nonfiction work with humor and zest. She tells specific stories that offer insight into the Beatles nature. It is a treat to hear their own words but it is also wonderful to read about moments in history that are revealing about their character. Krull and Brewer skillfully end the book before drug use became an issue for the band. Instead they focus on the early Beatles and their humor rather than the complexity of the later Beatles music and attitudes.
Innerst’s illustrations are just as humorous and playful as the stories that Krull and Brewer tell. The characters have a feel of bobble-heads and a strong modern vibe. She uses bright colors that match the energy of the text. I have to say, I am particularly partial to Ringo’s nose in the illustrations.
This strong picture book biography is not made for research, but instead fans of the Beatles can share part of their story with children and everyone is sure to end up humming some of the songs. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
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