The Trumpet of the Swan
What's This Book About
Swan Song Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can’t trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can’t even make a sound. And since he can’t trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him. Louis tries everything he can think of to win Serena’s affection–he even goes to school to learn to read and write. But nothing seems to work. Then his father steals him a real brass trumpet. Is a musical instrument the key to winning Louis his love?
What Kind of Book is The Trumpet of the Swan
What Questions Should I Ask My Child
- Ask your child how they can learn from Sam’s example of helping Louis and the rest of his animal friends.
Reviews
This story is a delightful read with a swan who believes he can do anything, and he does. I loved following along in his adventures and seeing how he dedicates himself. His friend, Sam, was also one of my favorite parts of the book. Louis never quits--which is what allows him to find his best friend, Sam, his true love, Serena, and his many talents, including his trumpeting. Louis learns to make his weakness (being mute) a strength (learning how to play the trumpet) and never thinks he can't do anything just because he's a swan--he even learns to read and write!
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Fred Marcellino’s picture books include Puss in Boots, a Caldecott Honor Book; The Steadfast Tin Soldier, an ALA Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice; and The Pelican Chorus, one of School Library Journal’s Best Books of the Year.His most recent books, The Story of Little Babaji and Ouch! are both ALA Notable Children’s Books.Dancing By the Light of the Moon: The Art of Fred Marcellino will open on November 9, 2002 and run through January 26, 2003 at The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This is a comprehensive show of more than 150 pieces highlighting his children’s book career, and the first museum retrospective honoring the artistic accomplishments of this remarkable artist. For more information visit, The Norman Rockwell Museum website.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780060289355
- Publication Date
- October 3, 2000
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1970
- Page Count
- 251
- Words Per Page
- 168
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 99044250
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 42061170
- Lexile® Level
- 750L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~R
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4.9
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 6
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 90
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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