{"product_id":"the-oboe-goes-boom-boom-boom-isbn-9780062494375","title":"The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo matter where you are,\u003cbr\u003eyou can find the perfect instrument and join this band! A winning pick for\u003cbr\u003eyoung readers who adore books by Jory John, Mac Barnett, and Christian Robinson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe band director knows\u003cbr\u003eeverything about all the instruments, and he can’t wait to help find the\u003cbr\u003eperfect one for you. But an irrepressible young girl keeps interrupting with enthusiastic\u003cbr\u003eBOOM BOOM BOOMS on her drum. At least until the band director introduces one\u003cbr\u003einstrument that’s even \u003cem\u003elouder\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cbr\u003elaugh-out-loud picture book from National Book Award–longlisted author Colleen\u003cbr\u003eAF Venable is packed with boundless energy and giggle-worthy jokes—as well as\u003cbr\u003einformation about eight instruments commonly played in school bands.\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator Lian Cho’s exuberant artwork matches the text note for note and\u003cbr\u003epractically leaps off the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis joyous picture book will leave young\u003cbr\u003ereaders eager to pick up an instrument and learn how to play! \u003cem\u003eThe Oboe Goes\u003cbr\u003eBoom Boom Boom\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates music and will entertain young readers in the\u003cbr\u003ehome and classroom alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach child in the band\u003cbr\u003eis inspired by a real-life musician, and biographies are included at the end of\u003cbr\u003ethe book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e    \"Equal parts comical and deeply informative. . . . Venable’s text is interwoven with threads of humor, charm, and creativity. . . . Cho’s bright, eye-popping illustrations create a happy chaos on the page, and one can almost imagine the cacophony of a room full of children practicing their instruments. An altogether delightful introduction to musical instruments.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As a band director instructs the new band members on the different instruments they can play, he must also contend with a very enthusiastic drummer. . . . There is an irrepressible feeling of energy in the illustrations . . . further emphasized by playful and colorful typography. . . . A lively introduction to some musical instruments.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Each time jolly-looking band director Mr. V. . . .  gives a student the opportunity to play their instrument of choice, he’s interrupted by little Felicity, who has already discovered her love of whaling on an enormous drum. . . . Frisky typography and balloons of musical notation float through the air, and visual nudges and jokes elevate the story . . . The afterword includes short, inclusive bios of diverse real-life classical, rock, and jazz musicians upon whom the book’s characters are based.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Band director Mr. V introduces a diverse class of students to seven instruments. Mr. V places each in its musical family, sometimes offering a little history, and briefly describes how it works, how to play, and how it sounds. . . . The lighthearted narrative and lively cartoon illustrations balance humor and information nicely. Back matter provides some biographical information about seven professional musicians (who make cameos as the students).” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889319669989,"sku":"NP9780062494375","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062494375.jpg?v=1730231000","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-oboe-goes-boom-boom-boom-isbn-9780062494375","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}