{"product_id":"trombone-shorty-9781419714658","title":"Trombone Shorty","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Caldecott Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Library Association Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW *\"Well-told and exquisitely illustrated . . . will inspire young readers to pursue their passions, despite the challenges.\" ―\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Who's that playing out there?\" Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. It was a small child who'd been nicknamed \"Trombone Shorty\" because his trombone was twice as large as he was. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. He has been onstage ever since. Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy \"Trombone Shorty\" Andrews didn't always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is the story of how he made his dream take flight. It's a story that will entertain young readers and their parents and resonate with anyone who has had to overcome obstacles to fulfill their dream. It's sure to be a favorite with jazz and general music lovers, but its message is universal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Today, Troy \"Trombone Shorty\" Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty \u0026amp; Orleans Avenue. He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You and your children will love having Andrews share his story. Illustrator Bryan Collier brings to life this living legend's narrative with energy and style, making visible the swirling sounds of jazz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Troy Andrews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 10.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419714658\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e172596 \/ Trombone Shorty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Gold Medal Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Orbis Pictus Award - Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Caldecott Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Coretta Scott King Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Georgia Children's Book Award - Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/09\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2015 pg. 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2015 pg. 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2015 pg. 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2015 pg. 207 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW Children's Starred Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/02\/2015 pg. 51\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTroy \"Trombone Shorty\" Andrews\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally renowned trombone and trumpet player who leads his band Trombone Shorty \u0026amp; Orleans Avenue. He lives in New Orleans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan Collier\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed illustrator who has won three Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives in Upstate New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40679695712371,"sku":"9.78142E+12","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e3262d7c-db7d-4e07-9be2-8ffeefb05b36.jpg?v=1674658481","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/trombone-shorty-9781419714658","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}