num_pages: 32
description: In this beautiful story, poignant prose and lush paintings tell the story of a girl's bond with her grandfather through their shared love of music. Eric Velasquez' stunning picture book debut, for which he received the Coretta Scott King New Talent Award, captures Debbi Chocolate's vivid memories of her grandfather, the piano man, his long career spanning decades of American music history, and his special talent for sharing his passion with generation after generation.
language: English
title: The Piano Man
titlecomplete: The Piano Man
genres: Family, Picture Books, Music, Childrens, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 37
awards: awardedAt: 915177600000
name: John Steptoe New Talent Award
category: Illustrator
publisher: Walker Childrens