The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom

Written by Colleen AF Venable · Illustrated by Lian Cho

A young drummer disrupts band practice with her BOOM BOOM BOOMS.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 394 ratings

40 pages· 974 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a lively band where a spirited young girl can't resist drumming her heart out, much to the band director's challenge. As he introduces each instrument, her enthusiasm grows louder. Can he find an instrument that matches her energy? Discover the joy of music and the surprise of an even louder instrument in this vibrant tale. With giggles and musical facts, this story will inspire young readers to explore the world of school bands and the musicians behind them. Will the band find harmony, or will the drummer's beat lead the way?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 974
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~530L

Themes & topics

Books about musical instruments Books about music Books about performing arts Books about drums

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“Perfect for aspiring musicians and band teachers alike, this book introduces you to a host of band instruments with an approachable and conversational tone and snazzy illustrations. Plus, it's really cool that the kids in this book are based on real musicians! Reading it aloud, it did start to feel kind of long though . . .”

Marmee

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