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Author-read audiobooks seem to always fall to either end of the extreme, and this audiobook is phenomenal. Although I would LOVE to see the illustrations accompanying this excellent biography, the soundscape is gorgeous.

The writing is lyrical and has sound effects to enhance the storyline.

I want to add the picture book to my library and wish I had a better way to distribute audiobooks.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Net Galley for the audioARC. All opinions are my own.

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Ordinary Days tells the tale of the boy who would become known as the music sensation Prince. This book takes you on the journey through the streets of Minneapolis with the young Prince where there is always a song in his thoughts.

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This was a very short book, describing the area Prince Rpgers Nelson grew up in. The narrator of this book was reallygood. I like the tone of her voice and the way she handed the story.. I loved that you also were introduced to his family, as they are important in his musical development. I really liked this book and do recommend it to any child that is interested in Prince or considering a musical career in Minnesota, which is a great place for music.

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The lyrical language of this book lends itself well to reading aloud. It is less of a biography and more of an introduction to Prince.

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I listened to the audiobook read by the author, who did a nice job.
It is a love letter biography to Prince and was fund to listen to, the rhyming and rhythmic picture book did not give details of Prince's life as an adult, the success of his music, or how he died but more about him as a young person which make sense since it is a picture book. I think it would have been fun to read it as a picture book and would like to take a look at it. I think it could be a good edition for kids to listen to but I think would be best as an add-on or extra for the picture book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc audio copy.

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This was such a fun audiobook! It was the first time I've ever experienced a children's audiobook, and I loved it. The sound production, the background music and ambient noises added so much to the story. The written pieces of the story felt almost like prose set against the background, it was lovely. What a cool look into Prince's cultural upbringing!

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This was a really interesting presentation. Where does a legend like Prince come from? With background music and fun, fast words, it's like an experience of the place that grew Prince. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me listen to this audiobook, which has a fantastic, friendly-sounding narrator. I think the best experience would be to have the audio and print versions

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Thank you to Macmillan Audio | Macmillan Young Listeners and to NetGalley for an ARC of this audiobook.

This book was cute but really short. I thought it was well done and I liked the narrator.

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What a wonderful way for young listeners to learn about a legend. It was lyrical and and picturesque. I think all those Littles who love music should listen to this. It teaches them to follow their dreams.

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Highly recommend.
The audiobook is phenomenal. It definitely gives you the graphic audio vibes, and I mean what child wouldn't enjoy that type of auidobook that will keep their attention.
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Thank you, Netgalley, and MacmillanAudio for the (ALC)-Audiobook for my honest review.

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