afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
This book is an excellent introduction into the jazz greats of the century. The rhyming format of the text will introduce children to the concept of phonological awareness. I also really love the illustrations.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
This fun, rhyming story about a rooster and his band is a great introduction to jazz musicians. With plays on names that will make the adults chuckle (Mules Davis, Duck Ellington), it also contains information on each of these musicians in the back, as well as a timeline of jazz history. Recommended for grades K-2.
drpschmidt's review against another edition
5.0
SO much fun to read aloud! Love the allusions to all the Jazz Greats!
caryleliza's review against another edition
4.0
Inspired by Kwame Alexander's Newbery win, I checked out his webpage and discovered he also wrote this picture book. Super-fun! Skye: "I like how it referenced [jazz] people I don't know. I want to learn about them now." Felix: "I liked the music!"
michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition
5.0
This is just a delight to read. The illustrations just pop and the parents in storytime will get a chuckle out of the Barnyard Jazz greats. :)
afro75's review against another edition
4.0
This book is an excellent introduction into the jazz greats of the century. The rhyming format of the text will introduce children to the concept of phonological awareness. I also really love the illustrations.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
Love all the Jazz references. This would be a great story to use in an elementary music class.
24hourlibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Following a jazzy rhyme scheme, Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band finds Acoustic Rooster looking to join and then build a band to compete in the farm's annual band talent show. With illustrations that jump off the page, Acoustic Rooster is a fun read that incorporates pun-driven names for other musical artists in the book based on real jazz artists of the past. Kwame Alexander also includes a great deal of factual information in the back, including a musical instrument glossary, brief biographies of the parodied names, and a timeline of jazz music. Perhaps a source of inspiration for the young aspiring musician, Acoustic Rooster is a fun and fast-paced read that would be appropriate for preschool and up.