Trombone Shorty

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 Winner Hailing 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.

Age Range: 4 - 8 years

Grade Level: Preschool - 3

Lexile Measure: 760L

Hardcover: 40 pages

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; 1st Edition edition (April 14 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1419714651

ISBN-13: 978-1419714658

Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds