"Jerry Pinkney, Caldecott Medal winner and illustrator of over one hundred books, tells the story of his childhood and how he developed his artistic talent"--Provided by publisher.
"In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family"-- Provided by publisher.
Features four stories celebrating famous African Americans, including the title work which recounts the career of jazz musician and composer Duke Ellington who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.
