Bing Himself: The Story of Bing Crosby, The World's First Multimedia Star

by Lauren R. Harris, Joe Everson (Illustrator)

36 pages, Hardcover

Published October 27, 2025

Reviews

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to share how much I love this one! I'm always on the lookout for engaging historical figures that my grandkids can learn about, and this book is anything but your typical picture book biography. If your child is into music, listens to podcasts, or is interested in influencers, this book is an excellent resource.

Additionally, the visual timeline at the back of the book is extremely cool, and the inclusion of QR codes was a pleasant surprise. You can scan them to hear Bing sing "White Christmas" or watch him receive his Oscar. It's a fantastic way to not just read about the past, but actually hear and see it. This was a joy to read, and it could also be used as coffee table book.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted to learn more about Bing Crosby and this book is exactly what I was looking for. As I'm not much of a reader, I often get bored with biographies and non-fiction books, but this book kept me engaged the whole way through. I especially liked the artwork because it was super unique and eye-catching.

[Sandt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was very impressed with the quality and "feel" of this book; it's a great addition to my collection. The artwork was excellent, and I enjoyed reading it. Brought lots of memories of times gone by :)