AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK
Frankie Liked to Sing ■
S E LLING POINTS ■ 100th anniversary: Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday in 2015
BY J O H N S E V E N
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I L LU S T R AT E D BY JA N A C H R I S T Y
“ ‘Frankie liked to sing’ are the truest words ever written about my dad!” —Tina Sinatra
will attract media attention, and there are no other picture books about him in the market ■ Family endorsement: Tina Sinatra has provided a blurb to support the book ■ Beloved musical icon: Sinatra is one of the bestselling musicians of all time and has sold more than 150 million records ■ Celebrates creativity and determination: Frankie overcomes the odds and inspires everyone with his voice wherever he goes, encouraging young readers to pursue their creative passions regardless of their circumstances
S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 9 × 9" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ISBN 978-1-4197-1644-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1644-7 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695 9 781419 716447
CARTON QTY: 20
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Frankie Liked to Sing celebrates the life of Frank Sinatra, whose iconic voice changed popular music forever and influenced generations of listeners all over the world. From his early days in Hoboken, New Jersey, to making it big in New York City, Sinatra was determined to follow his dream of being a singer and moving people with his voice. And now, one hundred years after his birth, his legacy lives on with this spirited and loving tribute. John Seven and Jana Christy are a husband-and-wife, author-and-illustrator team. They are also the creators of A Year with Friends. They live in North Adams, Massachusetts, with their children. “That’s Life” is their favorite Frank Sinatra song.
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