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Beautiful Noise

The Music of John Cage

The Music of John Cage

The Music of John Cage

By Lisa Rogers
Illustrated by Il Sung Na

By Lisa Rogers
Illustrated by Il Sung Na

By Lisa Rogers
Illustrated by Il Sung Na

By Lisa Rogers
Illustrated by Il Sung Na

By Lisa Rogers
Illustrated by Il Sung Na

By Lisa Rogers
Illustrated by Il Sung Na

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    About Beautiful Noise

    Open this unique picture book and meet John Cage, the pioneering, inspiring composer who believed all sound—from the crash of a slamming door to the whirr of a blender to the whoosh of the wind—was music.

    For John Cage, music was everywhere: in the hum of the refrigerator, the screech of a garbage truck, the patter of the rain. But other people disagreed. They felt that, surely, a pianist on stage must actually play their piano to create music…not just sit there. And in no way was it melodic to turn a musician’s mic on and off as they do play their instruments–it was just chaos!

    John Cage found sound in silence, and knew that all noises were unique. All you had to do was listen to hear it.

    Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage’s music, here is a picture book–perfect for any budding musician–that celebrates the genius of a nonconforming musician who always stayed true to his artistic vision.

    About Beautiful Noise

    Open this unique picture book and meet John Cage, the pioneering, inspiring composer who believed all sound—from the crash of a slamming door to the whirr of a blender to the whoosh of the wind—was music.

    For John Cage, music was everywhere: in the hum of the refrigerator, the screech of a garbage truck, the patter of the rain. But other people disagreed. They felt that, surely, a pianist on stage must actually play their piano to create music…not just sit there. And in no way was it melodic to turn a musician’s mic on and off as they do play their instruments–it was just chaos!

    John Cage found sound in silence, and knew that all noises were unique. All you had to do was listen to hear it.

    Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage’s music, here is a picture book–perfect for any budding musician–that celebrates the genius of a nonconforming musician who always stayed true to his artistic vision.

    About Beautiful Noise

    Open this unique picture book and meet John Cage, the pioneering, inspiring composer who believed all sound—from the crash of a slamming door to the whirr of a blender to the whoosh of the wind—was music.

    For John Cage, music was everywhere: in the hum of the refrigerator, the screech of a garbage truck, the patter of the rain. But other people disagreed. They felt that, surely, a pianist on stage must actually play their piano to create music…not just sit there. And in no way was it melodic to turn a musician’s mic on and off as they do play their instruments–it was just chaos!

    John Cage found sound in silence, and knew that all noises were unique. All you had to do was listen to hear it.

    Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage’s music, here is a picture book–perfect for any budding musician–that celebrates the genius of a nonconforming musician who always stayed true to his artistic vision.

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    About Lisa Rogers

    LISA ROGERS writes children’s books from the shores of a pond outside of Boston, Massachusetts (and sometimes from on the pond itself, where she kayaks almost every day in summer). She lives with her husband, daughter, and many pets.

    About Il Sung Na

    Il Sung Na is the author-illustrator of many books for children, including A Book of Sleep; Bird, Balloon, Bear; That’s My Carrot, and A Book of Babies, all of which received at least one starred review. The New York Times has praised that Il… More about Il Sung Na

    About Lisa Rogers

    LISA ROGERS writes children’s books from the shores of a pond outside of Boston, Massachusetts (and sometimes from on the pond itself, where she kayaks almost every day in summer). She lives with her husband, daughter, and many pets.

    About Il Sung Na

    Il Sung Na is the author-illustrator of many books for children, including A Book of Sleep; Bird, Balloon, Bear; That’s My Carrot, and A Book of Babies, all of which received at least one starred review. The New York Times has praised that Il… More about Il Sung Na

    About Lisa Rogers

    LISA ROGERS writes children’s books from the shores of a pond outside of Boston, Massachusetts (and sometimes from on the pond itself, where she kayaks almost every day in summer). She lives with her husband, daughter, and many pets.

    About Il Sung Na

    Il Sung Na is the author-illustrator of many books for children, including A Book of Sleep; Bird, Balloon, Bear; That’s My Carrot, and A Book of Babies, all of which received at least one starred review. The New York Times has praised that Il… More about Il Sung Na

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Oct 10, 2023 | 40 Pages | 8 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593646625

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Oct 10, 2023 | 40 Pages | 8 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593646632

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Oct 10, 2023 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593646649

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    Praise

    ★ “A good introduction to Cage and a reminder that hearing things differently can be a very good thing.” —Booklist, starred review

    ★ “Onomatopoeic lines create a sense of Cage’s unconventional music…and underscore his determination to explore sound despite criticism.”
    —Publishers Weekly, starred review 
     
    ★ “Readers will likely be curious to experiment themselves and ‘be like John Cage…” —The Horn Book, starred review

    “A great introduction to a composer who was a disruptor and pioneer; this is a solid addition to school libraries and music departments.” —School Library Journal

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