The Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2000 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon

By Mike Thaler, Jared D. Lee (Illustrator)

Part of the Black Lagoon Picture Books series

A boy dreads music class with a feared teacher.

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32 pages· 545 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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In a school where music class is a legend of its own, a young boy braces for the unexpected. With tales of Miss LaNote's eccentric methods, like singing with noses or playing with toes, he wonders what awaits him. Will he have to memorize a million songs, or face even stranger trials? As the class begins, he must confront his fears and discover if the rumors are true. Can he rise to the challenge, or will the music teacher's reputation prove too daunting?

From the publisher

It’s time for music class with Rhoda LaNote: the Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon! Soon you’ll find out if you belong with the Sopra-Noses (who sing with their noses) or with the All-Toes (who use their toes to make music). And is it really true that you have to memorize a million songs? Well, it’s time to face the music. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades PreK-4.

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Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
545
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~511L
Themes & topics
Books about childhood fearsBooks about classroom adventuresBooks about teachersBooks about schoolBooks about music
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
43502
Publication
Published
January 1, 2011
First published
August 1, 2000
Publisher
Spotlight
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781599617961

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