Double Bass Blues

A Caldecott Honor Book A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street.

Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worlds--his suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he's jostled by the crowd. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/22/2019
ISBN: 9781524718527
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.10w x 0.70d
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2019 pg. 176
Publishers Weekly 08/26/2019
Booklist 09/15/2019 pg. 58
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2019 pg. 61
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2019
School Library Journal 10/01/2019 pg. 70
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 506892 / Double Bass Blues
Reading Level: 1.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5