This vivid picture book biography examines the life of the distinguished lyricist, who immigrated to America in 1893 and whose songs, including God Bless America and White Christmas, remain popular today.
This vivid picture-book biography examines the life of Irving Berlin, the distinguished artist whose songs, including God Bless America, continue to be popular today..
And by the time that Izzy (now known as Irving) is a young man, he is well on his way to becoming one of the most well-known composers in America.
But while these may not be traits that are helpful in the classroom, these are wonderful tools for a budding singer and composer.
According to his teachers he daydreams and sings in class.
And while he learns English, he is not a very good student.
His family settles in the Lower East Side and soon Israel (now nicknamed Izzy) starts school.
After arriving at Ellis Island, the first stop for all immigrants, Israel and his family are ready to begin a new life in America.
Little Israel Isidore Baline is only five years old. 2019 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Readers 2018 Eureka! California Reading Association Honor Book Award 2020 New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award Master List Escaping persecution for being Jewish, the Baline family fled Russia and arrived by ship in New York City harbor in September 1893.
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This vivid picture book biography examines the life of the distinguished lyricist, who immigrated to America in 1893 and whose songs, including God Bless America and White Christmas, remain popular today
