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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
Double Bass Blues
Written by Andrea J Loney · Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
A young musician bridges two worlds with his double bass and discovers a heartwarming surprise.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 828 ratings
32 pages· 97 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
Bookroo's summary
Nic, a young musician, navigates between his suburban school and bustling city home, carrying his double bass and a symphony in his heart. As he journeys through these contrasting worlds, he discovers how music and family can unite and overcome challenges. What surprise awaits him at the end of his day?
From the publisher
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.
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At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 97
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD270L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.1
- F&P level
- ~I
Publication
- Published
- October 22, 2019
- First published
- January 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781524718527
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