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booksaremyfavorite's review
5.0
I bought this for my nephew whose father is from New Orleans. My nephew hasn't got to visit yet, but I think this book does a beautiful job of bringing the sights and sounds of the city to life, and the story of Trombone Shorty is inspiring.
kelleemoye's review
5.0
Reviewed at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=8812
I love stories that celebrate music, diversity, and passion, and this book does all of that. Troy’s story of learning how to play a trombone at age four, playing with Bo Diddley at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at age 4, leading his own band by age 6, finding a deep love in music, and becoming a successful musician is inspiring. I love his stories of forming a band with his friends–nothing could stop them, even the lack of instruments! It is also so amazing that The illustrations are beautiful as well. They are collage and watercolor and truly bring the story to life. I love how Collier brought the music to life by visualizing it in his illustrations.
I love stories that celebrate music, diversity, and passion, and this book does all of that. Troy’s story of learning how to play a trombone at age four, playing with Bo Diddley at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at age 4, leading his own band by age 6, finding a deep love in music, and becoming a successful musician is inspiring. I love his stories of forming a band with his friends–nothing could stop them, even the lack of instruments! It is also so amazing that The illustrations are beautiful as well. They are collage and watercolor and truly bring the story to life. I love how Collier brought the music to life by visualizing it in his illustrations.
marybids's review
4.0
neat story about how artist Troy Andrews got his nickname. Leading his own band by age 6 started with an instrument he found in the trash in New Orleans. really captures the uniqueness of his new Orleans neighborhood.
mellenwood's review
4.0
Genre: Autobiography
Grade Level: 3-5
This book is a cute way for an author to tell about his life. It makes you almost forget that you are reading an autobiography. It can be used to show kids that if you follow your dreams you can make them come true.
Grade Level: 3-5
This book is a cute way for an author to tell about his life. It makes you almost forget that you are reading an autobiography. It can be used to show kids that if you follow your dreams you can make them come true.