Synopsis
"A rock…hit makes a tender love note from parent to child."—Kirkus Reviews
She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories...
The first and only picture-book interpretation of Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" lyrics, inspired by the adventures of Maya and Natalia Rose, two young girls who have grown up touring with the band!
With evocative, sweeping paintings from artist Jennifer Zivoin, Sweet Child O' Mine celebrates love and music, and how they bring us together in the sweetest ways.
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About the Author
Guns N' Roses, known the world over as one of history's greatest bands, had a lineup of Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, and Steven Adler when Sweet Child O' Mine was written in 1988. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
Jennifer Zivoin worked as a graphic designer and then as a creative director before becoming a professional illustrator. Her artwork has appeared in books, magazines, and an exhibit at the world's largest children's museum. Jennifer lives in Indiana with her husband and two daughters.
Reviews
Gr 1-4-A young girl spends time with adults who care about her in this gentle picture book version of the Guns N' Roses song. The story begins with the light-skinned girl singing into a flashlight while a white man who appears to be her father plays the guitar. Then the duo head out into nature where they run through the fields, pick flowers, and play in a stream. The original song lyrics are used in the text, but not all refrains are included, and the illustrations seem designed to create a feeling rather then tell a coherent story. The father figure is shown holding the girl during a storm in an illustration paired with the lyrics, "I'd hate to look into those eyes to see an ounce of pain." The pair eventually meet up with a woman who is most likely the biracial child's mother, and they all head to a country fairground where the girl takes to the stage and sings in front of a small crowd. Zivion's painted illustrations are colorful and upbeat, showing three people who are affectionate with each other and clearly enjoy being together. The book was inspired by Maya and Natalia Rose, two girls who grew up touring with Guns N' Roses, according to a note from the publisher. In a not-so-subtle nod to the band's name, nearly every illustration contains a red rose. VERDICT The illustrations don't quite match the lyrics, but the images convey tenderness and joy. Recommended for larger collections.-Melanie Kletter, School Library Journalα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00100166336
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Seller: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # 3O6WBH000FSH_ns
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Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Missing dust cover, otherwise book is in good condition with some wear from normal use. Seller Inventory # BVV.031649335X.G
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G031649335XI3N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G031649335XI4N01
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G031649335XI3N01
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G031649335XI4N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G031649335XI5N10
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G031649335XI2N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G031649335XI4N00