How to Be a Rock Star
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

How to Be a Rock Star

By Lisa Tolin, Daniel Duncan (Illustrator)

A kid's guide to rock stardom, complete with band challenges and sibling chaos.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 168 ratings
32 pages
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A young rock enthusiast dreams of stardom, navigating band dynamics, dance moves, and a pesky sibling with a chocolate milk obsession. Can this aspiring star handle critics and fans to make it big? This laugh-out-loud guide is packed with tips and hilarious illustrations, perfect for budding rockers and their families.

From the publisher

In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book debut, one little kid who really loves to rock and roll explains everything there is to know about starting a rock band. “A joyous, raucous must-have manual for little rock stars everywhere.” –Savannah Guthrie, Today show co-anchor Becoming a rock star isn’t easy–especially if you’re a kid. From finding the right instrument, to mastering the best dance moves, to taking your band on the road, there’s a lot to consider! And that’s not to mention dealing with critics, crazed fans, and a little brother with a chocolate milk problem . . . Luckily, this book has everything you need to know to make it big. This giggle-inducing guide to aspiring rock and rollers, chock-full of laugh-out-loud illustrations, is sure to leave readers both young and young at heart shouting for an encore! “Kids who rock and parents who love them will cheer this fun, and very funny, picture book how-to guide for starting a band.” –Laurie Berkner, children’s recording artist

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about performing artsBooks about family lifeBooks about rock musiciansBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 2, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781984814203

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