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Mister and Lady Day: Billie Holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her
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Mister and Lady Day: Billie Holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her Hardcover - 2013 - 1st Edition

by Amy Novesky; Vanessa Brantley Newton (Illustrator)

Legendary singer Billie Holiday owned several dogs, but her favorite was a boxer named Mister. Newton's stylish illustrations keep the simply told story focused on the loving bond between the two. An Author's Note deals more directly with the singer's troubled life, and includes a little-known photo of Mister and Lady Day. Full color.


Summary

Billie Holiday—also known as Lady Day—had fame, style, a stellar voice, big gardenias in her hair, and lots of dogs. She had a coat-pocket poodle, a beagle, Chihuahuas, a Great Dane, and more, but her favorite was a boxer named Mister. Mister was always there to bolster her courage through good times and bad, even before her legendary appearance at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Newton’s stylish illustrations keep the simply told story focused on the loving bond between Billie Holiday and her treasured boxer. An author’s note deals more directly with the singer’s troubled life, and includes a little-known photo of Mister and Lady Day!

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  • Title Mister and Lady Day: Billie Holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her
  • Author Amy Novesky; Vanessa Brantley Newton (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books
  • Date 2013-06-18
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780152058067 / 0152058060
  • Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
  • Dimensions 11 x 10.2 x 0.3 in (27.94 x 25.91 x 0.76 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 580
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Topical: Black History
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Library of Congress subjects Holiday, Billie, Boxer (Dog breed)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012025323
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Media reviews

"True to Billie Holiday's life and music, the rhythmic free verse and bright pictures mix joy and melancholy in this picture-book introduction to the great blues singer, known as Lady Day."
Booklist

"By highlighting Lady Day's affectionate relationship with Mister, Novesky and Newton invite readers to admire the illustrious singer in a sparkling new light."
Kirkus

"This introduction to the jazz great has tons of kid appeal."
School Library Journal

"Both text and art capture the sweet bond between Holiday and her beloved animals."
Publishers Weekly

Citations

  • Booklist, 02/15/2013, Page 64
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2013, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 05/01/2013, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 06/03/2013, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 05/01/2013, Page 93

About the author

Amy Novesky's lyrical writing makes true stories about singers and artists come to life. She lives in Sausalito, California. Visit her website at www.amynovesky.com.

Vanessa Brantley Newton is the author-illustrator of many picture books. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit her website at www.oohlaladesignstudio.blogspot.com.

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