I always say that you can tell a lot about a person by their favorite Beatles album. My Mom's is Abbey Road, but my Dad's was the White Album: evidence that opposites attract. Personally, my go-to is Rubber Soul. It's their sixth alum with songs you might recognize: Michelle, In My Life, Drive My Car, Nowhere Man. I was raised with the songs of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
"The Beatles" by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom is a great introduction for children who want to learn about the band. It starts with their childhoods, how they met, and the humble beginnings of The Beatles. The format reminds me of a scrapbook with comics and historical background information in the sidebars. The author describes the history and eventual breakup of the band in a way that children can understand without talking down to them. There is a glossary in the back to define words they are unfamiliar with such as "record" and "hippie". I like the soft lines and bold colors of the illustrations, but the one thing that would have made this book better is photos in the back.
School Library Journal recommends this book for grades 3-5.
--Angie RH, Headquarters
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