JAZZ BABY

Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

ISBN: 9780152025229

2008 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book!

2008 CCBC Choices List!

2008 ALA Notable Book List!

2008 Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title!

Reviews:

*Starred Review* Wheeler’s verse scans beautifully and begs to be read aloud—danced to, even—making this a fine choice for preschool and kindergarten story times. Christie’s bold, double-paged gouache compositions locate this colorfully garbed, expressively hip family within an equally vibrant community. © Kirkus 2007

This stylish, retro offering has rhythm and bounce from first line (“Brother’s hands tap. / Sister’s hands snap. / Itty-bitty Baby’s hands / CLAP-CLAP-CLAP!”) to last. Punctuated by Jazz Baby’s joyous enthusiasm, the percussive text scans like a musical dream, a nearly flawless scat on music, dance, and the contagious joy of jazz. © Booklist 2007

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                                                                                This wonderful piece of art was made by Gracie at Hampton Elementary in Rochester, MI