Turntable Timmy [Hardcover]

Qbert DJ (Author), Michael Perry (Author), Doug Cunningham (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Do ya like scratchin'‘ Timmy is determined to Hip-Hop his way to becoming the world's youngest turntable DJ champion. Readers will have a hip-hop-till-they-drop good time as they discover with Timmy that the key to ultimate success is through perseverance, commitment, and dedication! This kinetic rap-rhyming tale definitely puts the word fun back in funky.

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About the Author

Michael Perry's first book for young readers, Daniel's Ride, won the 2002 Latino Literary Hall of Fame Award for Best Children's Picture Book. He was also lead vocalist for the politically-charged rap group, Down for the Cause.

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‘Put in work, day and night... practice makes perfect, gotta get it right. Hard work and dedication’ perfection takes practice, now he’s quick like a fox, sharp as a cactus.’

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Last Gasp (March 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0867196335
• ISBN-13: 978-0867196337
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #836,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Alternative Kids Book with Great Moral, Beautiful Art, February 24, 2007

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Johanna M. Coash "Ceilidh Chaos" (San Leandro, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Turntable Timmy (Hardcover)

Turntable Timmy is a beat-matching little wonder kid. And this lovely children's story talks all about it in wonderful rhyme, and comes with a CD of beats to play. And it's all about doing your best. It's a kids book I can really get behind. Oh and I know plenty of childless people who have it just for the luscious art by a graffiti artist. Just magical.

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book, February 11, 2010

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Mr. J (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Turntable Timmy (Hardcover)

I've bought this book 3 times and given them as gifts: one to a kindergarten teacher, and the others went to my god children. All 3 were happy to receive the book. It is your typical story of a child having to face and overcome a challenge. However, the challenge is a unique one--turning out a killer DJ set to become the next grand champion! Turntable Timmy definitely delivers. The artwork fits the subject matter perfectly and the CD that accompanies the book is a great bonus (c'mon, you can't go wrong with DJ Qbert).