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The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny) Hardcover – Picture Book, March 19, 2013

by Kathleen Krull (Author), Paul Brewer (Author), Stacy Innerst (Illustrator)

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Q: How do you find all this business of having screaming girls following you all over the place?
George: Well, we feel flattered . . .
John: . . . and flattened. When the Beatles burst onto the music scene in the early 1960s, they were just four unknown lads from Liverpool. But soon their off-the-charts talent and offbeat humor made them the most famous band on both sides of the Atlantic. Lively, informative text and expressive, quirky paintings chronicle the phenomenal rise of Beatlemania, showing how the Fab Four’s sense of humor helped the lads weather everything that was thrown their way—including jelly beans.

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6 - 9 years
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40 pages
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English
Grade level

1 - 4
Lexile measure

AD860L
Dimensions

10 x 0.39 x 11 inches
Publisher

Clarion Books
Publication date

March 19, 2013
ISBN-10

054750991X
ISBN-13

978-0547509914
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Gr 3-5-This big, bright, bold picture book introduces the Beatles and describes their fan culture. The authors have used actual quotes from the "Fab Four" to demonstrate their self-deprecating humor. It comes through loud and strong. The rise to fame happens quickly and seems almost as unbelievable today as it did in the Beatles' glory days. Many songs, concert dates, and crazy details are included. A time line covers major happenings but strangely leaves out when Ringo joined the band. One double-page illustration alludes to the famous Abbey Road album and Apple Records, but nothing in the text gives that information, so it would be left to adults, probably grandparents, to share their knowledge with younger readers. Likewise the use of 45 rpm records in the illustrations and the reaction to the Beatle haircuts calls for some explanation as well. This title could well develop cross-generational sharing or new fans for the Beatles and their music. A fun and nostalgic look at the 1960s.-Erlene Bishop Killeen, Stoughton Area School District, WIα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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A book or two (or thousand) has been published on the Beatles, but here’s a fresh angle: a picture book focusing on the Fab Four’s humor. Krull and Brewer trace the lovable Liverpudlians from their humble roots to their final days in the studio, pausing at each juncture to remind us of their wit. Sometimes this works well: Paul refuses a suggestion about changing a “yeah, yeah, yeah” by replying, “no, no, no,” for example. Other times, these bits of mirth feel shoehorned. In fact, the most successful section is when the authors dispense with story line and give each band member a full page on which each of his choicest jibes are presented. Innerst’s acrylic-and-ink illustrations do a fine job with the likenesses, turning the mop tops into droll bobble heads and inserting nifty ideas throughout, as when touring is depicted as the band riding down a guitar case like a roller coaster. Kids new to the Beatles might wonder what’s the ado, but put on an LP, and they’ll probably start bouncing to the beat. Grades 2-4. --Daniel Kraus

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"Kids new to the Beatles might wonder what's the ado, but put on an LP, and they'll probably start bouncing to the beat."
—Booklist

"Youngsters wondering why the band is still beloved by their parents and grandparents will understand after reading the many humorous anecdotes."
—Horn Book

"The trio behind Lincoln Tells a Joke crafts a witty chronicle of the Beatles's rise to fame, with special attention to their humor and nonchalance. . . . Readers will certainly want to hear the songs that 'changed music forever'—maybe even on vinyl."
—Publishers Weekly

"A fun and nostalgic look at the 1960s."
—School Library Journal

"Grandparents and near-retirement educators will join kids in giggling over Krull's playful jibes at the starstruck fans and may have a few stories of their own about the Fab Four."
—Bulletin

About the Author

Kathleen Krull is well known for her innovative, award-winning nonfiction for young people, including Lives of the Explorers, Lives of the Musicians, and all other books in this popular series illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt. She is also the author of Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez, illustrated by Yuyi Morales, as well as The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny) and Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country), both co-written with Paul Brewer and illustrated by Stacy Innerst. She lives in San Diego, California. Visit her online at kathleenkrull.com.

Paul Brewer is known for bringing humorous, and well-researched nonfiction to young readers. With his wife, Kathleen Krull, he has co-written The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny),Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country), and others. He lives in San Diego, California.

Stacy Innerst is an award-winning editorial artist and the illustrator of several picture books, including Lincoln Tells a Joke, Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea, and The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny). He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can visit his website at www.stacyinnerst.com.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (March 19, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 054750991X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0547509914
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD860L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.39 x 11 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,315,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #102 in Children's Rock Music
- #512 in Children's Musical Biographies (Books)
- #1,718 in Children's General Humor Books

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PAUL BREWER is an author and illustrator of many humorous books for children. He wrote and illustrated You Must Be Joking! and You Must Be Joking, Two!—joke books that also help kids learn the art of telling a good joke. He illustrated the popular “Robert” series of chapter books for grades 2-3, written by the late Barbara Seuling. He has collaborated on Starstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson and many other books with his wife and children’s book author, Kathleen Krull. Paul Brewer lives in San Diego, CA. Visit him at www.paulbrewer.com AND https://facebook.com/paul.brewer1
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KATHLEEN KRULL is well known for her innovative, award-winning nonfiction for young readers, which includes the successful Lives of... series. Kathleen Krull lives in San Diego, CA. Visit her at www.kathleenkrull.com AND http://facebook.com/kathleen.krull
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I love this book and this author! First off, I love the Beatles and this book shared new facts that I didn't know before. The unique thing is that this is informational children's literature that is exciting, interesting, and colorful. I am a teacher and I will be stocking my classroom library with her books because they are insightful, educational, and entertaining!

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Cut and Funny Book

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013

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This is a children's book about the Beatles. I don't remember reading in the product information that is was a children's book. It is a cute story with great illustrations. Being a Beatles fan and having read many books about them this one doesn't contain anything new or different but the fact that it is geared for kids makes it unique. Great way to introduce your young kids to a great band and keep Beatlemania going for another generation.

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Beth Starkey

Great Beatles book for kids!

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019

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Got for my 4 year old niece’s birthday. Super cute story of the early Beatles and their wit.

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020

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I just loved this book because i love everything Beatles!!!!!

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minniesmom

otherwise i love

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017

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jacket was crumpled when i opened the box....otherwise i love it

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Maralyn Lee

This is funny and informative for any young Beatles fan

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016

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This is funny and informative for any young Beatles fan.
My daughter refers to the book constantly it gives all of the facts and omits the gorrey details a six year old doesn't need to know ❤️☮