88 Instruments
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

88 Instruments

By Chris Barton, Louis Thomas (Illustrator)

A boy must choose the perfect instrument from a world of musical possibilities.

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32 pages· 199 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant music store, a noise-loving boy faces a delightful dilemma: he can choose only one instrument. With triangles, sousaphones, and more, the options are endless. Will he find the perfect sound that resonates with his heart? Join his rhythmic journey of discovery and expression.

From the publisher

“The rhythmic, onomatopoeic text dances across exuberant watercolors with lots of movement. This celebration of a child’s agency in choosing a means of artistic expression strikes just the right note.” –Kirkus “A delightful offering for reading aloud, especially during music-themed storytimes.”–School Library Journal From New York Times bestselling author Chris Barton and new illustrator Louis Thomas comes a fun, rhythmic picture book about finding the music that is perfect for you! A boy who loves to make noise gets to pick only one instrument (at his parents urging) in a music store, but there is too much to choose from! There’s triangles and sousaphones! There’s guitars and harpsichords! Bagpipes and cellos and trombones! How can he find the one that is just right for him out of all those options?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
199
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD410L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
193021
Publication
Published
August 16, 2016
First published
August 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553538144

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