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THE STARS THAT SHINE by Julie Clay - illustrated by Dan Andreasen Retail price $24.95
- ISBN: 0-689-82202-2
- 1. Children's stories, American. [1. Short stories.] I.Clay, Julie. II. Andreasen, Dan, ill.
- PZ5.S7967 2000 [Fic] - dc21
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- Printed and bound in the United States of America
- 99-086465
- Dimensions: W 10-1/4" H 10-1/4" D 1/2"
Editor's Foreword:
Based on stories told by America's biggest country music stars.
"Julie Clay's first short story collection, 'The Stars That Shine', reflects her lifelong love of both words and music. An accomplished pianist who continues to find time for songwriting, Clay served as the executive director of the Nashville Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. She is currently completing work as coauthor on a celebrity autobiography and is developing additional children's projects. She lives with her husband and their daughter in Nashville, Tennesee.
Dan Andreason has illustrated more than fifty picture books and novels, including 'Rose Red and the Bear Prince' by the Brothers Grimm and the new Little House books. He lives with his wife, Sharon, and their two children, Emily and Bret, in Medina, Ohio."
Twelve of the biggest stars of country music - Vince Gill - George Jones - Brenda Lee - Patty Loveless - Loretta Lynn - Tim McGraw - Willie Nelson - Dolly Parton - LeAnn Rimes - Marty Stuart - Pam Tillis and Trisha Yearwood - shared childhood memories and dreams with Julie Clay, who delights us with their stories.
The stories they tell are as emotionally rich as the songs they sing.
From the poignancy of Brenda Lee's relationship with her father to the comedy of Trisha Yearwood's early attempts at stardom, this is the book for families to read together, again and again.
Each of the tales is followed by biographical information highlighting the artist's career and the background of the story.
Dan Andreasen's richly painted illustrations, steeped in American tradition yet sparkingly new, perfectly complement the warmth and humor of these memorable stories.
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