"Winner of both a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Award, this beautiful picture book for older kids is an inspirational look at overcoming our circumstances to follow our dreams, in this case that of a young musician in New Orleans." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorA 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award WinnerHailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music. Product details Publisher : Abrams Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (April 14, 2015) Language: : English Hardcover : 40 pages ISBN-10 : 1419714651 ISBN-13 : 978-1419714658 Reading age : 4 - 8 years Lexile measure : 760L Grade level : Preschool - 3 Item Weight : 1.01 pounds Dimensions : 10 x 0.5 x 10 inches
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