daisycakesco's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the connection between everyday sounds and the various instruments. Lots of references to New Orleans, too! This might be fun for a music storytime, if you had the kids make sounds with you. Otherwise, while I like it, I'm not sure it would hold the kids' attention the WHOLE way through.
shinychick's review against another edition
3.0
Fun and jazzy. (no surprise, given the author.) Be prepared to make lots of noises.
sassychortle's review against another edition
5.0
One of our favorites! This book has fabulous illustrations with lots of instruments along with everyday things like trucks and squeaky doors. I love that this book introduces kids to instruments they might not yet know about in a such a fun way. The sounds are brilliant and the book always held my 16 month old's attention.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
3.0
Love the juxtaposition of "musical" sounds and "real world" sounds showing how they can all make rhythm and music.
erine's review against another edition
3.0
A journey through the noises of a day. Great for a music storytime, but the reader must commit to making some pretty wild noises!
heypretty52's review against another edition
4.0
This "sonic adventure" should be whooped, hollered, and sung outloud!
peonylantern's review against another edition
3.0
All about sounds
Illustrations - pen and ink and digital color
Illustrations - pen and ink and digital color
tashrow's review
5.0
This very jazzy picture book will have your toes tapping along in no time. It’s the story of a young boy who sees the noise, music and rhythm in everything around him. From the squeak of the back door to the rumble of trucks on the highway, it all makes the music that surrounds him. Throughout the book, real musical instruments are also woven into the loose storyline. There are bass drums, his sister’s saxophone, violins, a trombone, tubas, and even a full band or two. Coming from Marsalis, readers will not be surprised that the final instrument in the book is a trumpet, right before all of the noises and music come together at the end.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.