Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar cover

Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar

Author: Richards, Keith

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 929
Points per Word 0.000538
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

Keith Richards shares memories of his grandfather, focusing on how he encouraged and influenced his musical talent. Coauthors are Barnaby Harris and Bill Shapiro.

Quick Summary

Rock star Keith Richards himself invites young readers into his childhood bedroom where a loving granddad handed him his very first guitar and changed everything. Kids will devour the cozy illustrations and feel the buzz of watching a small boy with big dreams learn his first chords, guided by a patient grandfather who knew exactly when to push and when to cheer. If your child loves musical adventures and family bonds like "The Music in George's Head" or "Stellaluna" they'll beg to read this rockin' tribute over and over. Ideal for ages 5-8 in grades K-3, this 929-word quick read with an AR Level of 4.2 hits the sweet spot for emerging readers who want real music history with heaps of heart.