Other editions of book Duke Day for Annie

In Duke Day for Annie, Ann Cummings Searcy gets ready for famous guest Duke Ellington's, visit. Annie whisks past many temptations as she plays through her day's preparations with flair and fun. Based on true events, Duke Day for Annie is about a little girl's friendship with Jazz icon, Duke Ellington, while growing up in the Northeast during Jim Crow times. Set in the summertime circa 1937 Old Orchard Beach, Maine, the story is told with syncopated rhyme, an ear to old phrases, and rich language. Based on true events as told to the author. Large Print.

POP UP version.Young Ann Cummings joyously plays through a days preparations for her famous friend, Duke Ellington's upcoming visit. From mischief with her brother, Eddie, to scootering about under the bright summer sky running errands for her mother and Duke Day. Annie is based on true events, set in Old Orchard Beach, Maine circa 1937. Annie goes through her day, culminating in the arrival of jazz icon Duke Ellington. A taste of a little known history told in syncopated rhyme, fun phrases and rich language and bold illustrations. Unexpected pop ups add detail and other tidbits of interest and history. For ages 4-90. Large print.