Sunday in Kyoto
9782923163567
36 pages
Secret Mountain, The
Overview
An unlikely band of musicians bring Japanese and Cajun culture together in this story accompanied by 14 songs.
Welcome to the curious tale of a banjo-playing Cajun musician’s life in Kyoto, Japan. Old Man Joe, as he is affectionately called, and his Japanese wife often spend Sunday afternoons drinking tea and collaborating with musicians from distant lands.
Each song offers an introduction of sorts to quirky characters like Joe’s mother and Little Miss Adèle, who calls herself “Hello.” Gentle watercolour illustrations and a mishmash of instrumentation give this musical picture book a fanciful appeal.
The accompanying CD includes 14 unique songs that, while penned for children, resonate with all ages.
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Author Bio
As a member of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Gilles Vigneault is hailed as one of Canada’s most influential music figures of the 20th century, especially as a champion Québécois folksinger. His work often evokes his great love of nature and the passion he has for his hometown of Natashquan, a remote, windswept village on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. He has received numerous distinctions including the Grand prix du disquiet de l’Académie Charles-Cros in France and the Médaille Vermeil offered by the City of Paris. Stéphane Jorisch is a four-time winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, as well as winner of the Ruth Schwartz Children’s Book Award and the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award. He has also created set designs for Le Cirque du Soleil.
