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Double Bass Blues

By Andrea J. Loney
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

By Andrea J. Loney
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

By Andrea J. Loney
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

By Andrea J. Loney
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

By Andrea J. Loney
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

By Andrea J. Loney
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

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Oct 22, 2019 | ISBN 9781524718527 | 4-8 years

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    About Double Bass Blues

    A Caldecott Honor Book! A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street.

    Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worlds–his suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he’s jostled by the crowd. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle.

    About Double Bass Blues

    A Caldecott Honor Book! A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street.

    Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worlds–his suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he’s jostled by the crowd. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle.

    About Double Bass Blues

    A Caldecott Honor Book! A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street.

    Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worlds–his suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he’s jostled by the crowd. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2019 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781524718527

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2019 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781524718534

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2019 | 32 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781524718541

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    Praise

    Caldecott Honor Award Winner 

    “Simple language complements complex paintings to create the perfect literary melody.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

     “A harmony of sound and emotion through a child’s journey, his family’s warmth, and music’s restorative powers.” –Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

     “A book about a lot of things—music, and determination, and straddling worlds, and the celebration of Black boyhood and family—that nevertheless feels cohesive and effortless.” –Horn Book, Starred Review

    “Acrylic paintings in rich colors exude movement and energy…. Readers will understand that Nic’s talent brings him great joy.” —Booklist

    “Multiple layers will invite a second viewing as viewers look beyond the light-touched close-ups of Nic’s face to the outlined figures of busy travelers and whorls of music where each note head carries an expression in this visually emotive story.”  —Bulletin

    “Colorful, full of movement, limited in text but loaded with emotion, this is an ode to the diversity of music and the determination of a talented kid.” —School Library Journal

    Awards

    ALA Notable Children’s Book SELECTION 2020

    Chicago Public Library Best Books SELECTION 2019

    Caldecott Honor Book HONOR 2020

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