Books About Trombones

The Best Trombones Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about trombones? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Trombone Shorty
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Trombone Shorty

By Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Bryan Collier (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Trombone Shorty series

A young boy from New Orleans discovers his passion for music and becomes a renowned trombone player.

Coretta Scott King Award (2016)Caldecott Honor (2016)Odyssey Honor (2018)
40 pages· 989 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,023 ratings
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Summary: In the vibrant Tremé neighborhood, young Troy dreams of music despite lacking an instrument. Nicknamed 'Trombone Shorty' for his oversized trombone, he captures the crowd's attention and rises to the stage with Bo Diddley. This inspiring journey follows Troy Andrews from a determined child to a Grammy-nominated musician, leading his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, around the world. Will his story ignite hope and dreams in the next generation of New Orleans musicians?
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