Sweet Child o' Mine

Celebrates the love between a parent and child through an illustrated retelling of song lyrics from Guns n' Roses.

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.

Summary

"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.

Product details

• Authors: Guns N' Roses
• Assisted by: Jennifer Zivoin (Illustration), Zivoin Jennifer (Illustration)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.12.2020
• EAN: 9780316493352
• ISBN: 978-0-316-49335-2
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 260 mm x 260 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 460 g
• Illustrations: Illustrated throughout
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; Humanities, art, music > Music; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, Music, JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Music, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Picture storybooks: imagination and play, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse, JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians