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For Martin, Ben Played
(Paperback)
Mark Hecker; Illustrated by Song Nguyen; Designed by Kelly Wardle
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Long before there was a band, there was a boy: a young Keith
Richards, who was introduced to the joy of music through his
beloved granddad, Theodore Augustus Dupree, affectionately known as
"Gus," who was in a jazz big band and is the namesake of Keith's
daughter, Theodora Dupree Richards. "Gus & Me" offers a rare
and intimate look into the childhood of the legendary Keith
Richards through this poignant and inspiring story that is lovingly
illustrated with Theodora Richards's exquisite pen-and-ink
collages. This unique autobiographical picture book honors the
special bond between a grandfather and grandson and celebrates the
artistic talents of the Richards family through the generations. It
will also include selected photographs from the Richards family
collection and an exclusive audio CD featuring bonus content.
'A beautifully reasoned argument, in the age of cuts, as to why the
arts absolutely must be at the very heart of primary education' -
Jon Snow Studying the arts, including visual arts, music, dance,
drama and literature, has numerous benefits across the primary
curriculum. A truly creative curriculum has the power to motivate
and energise pupils; it develops creative and critical thinking,
problem solving, language, and fine motor skills. But what is the
best way to invest in and improve arts education across a school?
Drawing on interviews with successful school leaders, case studies
and her own extensive experience working in the education
departments of the Courtauld Gallery, the National Gallery and
Somerset House, Ghislaine Kenyon presents simple, inexpensive and
practical ways to integrate the arts across the primary curriculum.
The Arts in Primary Education shows how resources already present
in schools, such as picture books or the outdoor environment, can
be used to develop a creative culture. With a focus on long-term
initiatives including partnerships with art institutions and the
training and personal development of teachers, the book also
presents clear and accessible explanations of the benefits of
integrating the arts across a school. Backed by research and
evidence and complete with images and descriptions of artworks,
this guide is ideal for helping develop a whole-school arts
curriculum to enrich learning and raise attainment in all subject
areas.
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