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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
Inspiring story behind Trombone Shorty and growing up in New Orleans.
Caldecott Honor 2016
Sweet and triumphant real-life story of a boy who loved who loved music so much he made his own instruments out of boxes when no real instruments were available, and slept with a broken down trombone he taught himself to play as a preschooler. Illustrations are warm and uplifting, with lots of balloon imagery and movement to the music.
Sweet and triumphant real-life story of a boy who loved who loved music so much he made his own instruments out of boxes when no real instruments were available, and slept with a broken down trombone he taught himself to play as a preschooler. Illustrations are warm and uplifting, with lots of balloon imagery and movement to the music.
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Inspirational. A great message. And a capsule of the Troy Andrews movement. I liked Trombone Shorty through and through.
While reading it, I wanted to go to New Orleans and the Tremé neighborhood, and experience the best of its culture and musical flare. ("WHERE Y'AT? WHERE Y'AT?") One of my favorite stories was how Andrews came upon his first trombone -- and its mighty armor he managed to hold up.
One of the pictures has a three-dimensional effect that uses collage as part of it. Bryan Collier, the illustrator, animates the parade-goers as if among them, with nearby gestures such as clapping hands and a finger that points elsewhere into the crowd. It was my favorite picture, absolutely.
And a nod to the book designer. Even the typeset is on point. (You see the front cover?)
https://landturn.com/reviews/trombone-shorty-book
While reading it, I wanted to go to New Orleans and the Tremé neighborhood, and experience the best of its culture and musical flare. ("WHERE Y'AT? WHERE Y'AT?") One of my favorite stories was how Andrews came upon his first trombone -- and its mighty armor he managed to hold up.
One of the pictures has a three-dimensional effect that uses collage as part of it. Bryan Collier, the illustrator, animates the parade-goers as if among them, with nearby gestures such as clapping hands and a finger that points elsewhere into the crowd. It was my favorite picture, absolutely.
And a nod to the book designer. Even the typeset is on point. (You see the front cover?)
https://landturn.com/reviews/trombone-shorty-book
Wow! The illustrations in this book were amazing and so was the story.
Great books for kids. Love the artwork combined with Troy Andrews's story.
I loved this story. I loved this true life story of a Black boy from New Orleans who looks at his heritage as he looks to the future. More real stories like this are needed for our kids. Add to the story the fantastic illustrations and this book is a solid 5 stars.
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Trombone Shorty is an inspiring story for youngsters dreaming of becoming a famous musician -especially for those kids who grow up in low socio-economic families. While Trombone Shorty isn't culturally specific, it is an excellent example of authentic diversity and how we are more alike than different: we all have dreams and most people work hard to achieve those dreams, whether their dream is to play the trombone in a band, to go to Harvard, to change the laws concerning homosexual marriage, to graduate from high school, to get married and have two kids, and more. With practice and determination, we can reach those goals. For the most part, our ethnic background and/or religion won't stand in our way.
Synopsis:
Trombone Shorty (aka Troy Andrews) grew up in the New Orleans neighborhood Treme'. At age four, he found a battered trombone; however, he had practiced his techniques on homemade "instruments" prior to having a real one. As a youngster, he practice and practiced, he joined his big brother's band despite being so young, and he got to play on stage with famed Bo Diddley at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival! Today, he is a world-famous musician who has performed with super stars like Lenny Kravitz, U2, and Prince, as well as his own band, which has won three Grammys.
Trombone Shorty is an inspiring story for youngsters dreaming of becoming a famous musician -especially for those kids who grow up in low socio-economic families. While Trombone Shorty isn't culturally specific, it is an excellent example of authentic diversity and how we are more alike than different: we all have dreams and most people work hard to achieve those dreams, whether their dream is to play the trombone in a band, to go to Harvard, to change the laws concerning homosexual marriage, to graduate from high school, to get married and have two kids, and more. With practice and determination, we can reach those goals. For the most part, our ethnic background and/or religion won't stand in our way.
Synopsis:
Trombone Shorty (aka Troy Andrews) grew up in the New Orleans neighborhood Treme'. At age four, he found a battered trombone; however, he had practiced his techniques on homemade "instruments" prior to having a real one. As a youngster, he practice and practiced, he joined his big brother's band despite being so young, and he got to play on stage with famed Bo Diddley at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival! Today, he is a world-famous musician who has performed with super stars like Lenny Kravitz, U2, and Prince, as well as his own band, which has won three Grammys.
This autobiographical picture book is about a young boy growing up in the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans where music was a simple part of everyday life and was always in the air. Tony particularly loved the music and energy of Mardi Gras where he could see brass bands play every day. Troy first played an imaginary instrument and then found a broken trombone that didn’t sound perfect but at least it was something he could play. Troy started to teach himself to play the trombone, an instrument that was almost as tall as he was, which is how he got the nickname of Trombone Shorty. He even slept with his horn in his hands. When Troy gains the attention of Bo Diddley for his playing in the crowd at his concert, Trombone Shorty knows it’s time to form his own band. And he still has his own band today!
Andrews is a Grammy-nominated trombone player and runs the Trombone Shorty Foundation committed to preserving the musical heritage of New Orleans. Andrews writes like a master on these pages which read like music is in the air between them too, just like the air in New Orleans. He shows children how an inspiration to play an instrument can become a lifelong calling. He also shows exactly how music empowers people in a place, gives them strength, creates a united culture, and unifies them. It’s a narrative about the power of music.
Collier’s illustrations are strong and dynamic. He creates motion on the page with his collage illustrations with patterns and textures that weave together. His paintings are a zingy mix of softly rendered closeups filled with detail and personality and then images of people farther away that are rougher but add even more energy to the art.
An inspiring picture book filled with music and vivaciousness, this autobiography celebrates New Orleans and the music in its veins and in one boy specifically. Appropriate for ages 7-10.
Andrews is a Grammy-nominated trombone player and runs the Trombone Shorty Foundation committed to preserving the musical heritage of New Orleans. Andrews writes like a master on these pages which read like music is in the air between them too, just like the air in New Orleans. He shows children how an inspiration to play an instrument can become a lifelong calling. He also shows exactly how music empowers people in a place, gives them strength, creates a united culture, and unifies them. It’s a narrative about the power of music.
Collier’s illustrations are strong and dynamic. He creates motion on the page with his collage illustrations with patterns and textures that weave together. His paintings are a zingy mix of softly rendered closeups filled with detail and personality and then images of people farther away that are rougher but add even more energy to the art.
An inspiring picture book filled with music and vivaciousness, this autobiography celebrates New Orleans and the music in its veins and in one boy specifically. Appropriate for ages 7-10.
I don't know that I think this picture book autobiography's text is perfect, but it's still a very engaging and motivational story about a kid who loves music and loves to play the trombone. Perfect for any kid who also loves music (and really, are there any who don't?) Collier, as usual, does a fantastic job with his illustrations.