The Band in Our Basement: A Picture Book

by Kelly J Baptist (Author) Jenin Mohammed (Illustrator)

The Band in Our Basement: A Picture Book
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

In this rollicking, rhyming picture book, a pair of siblings who are supposed to be in bed discover a jazz band playing in their basement

The sounds downstairs are funky
and we start to wiggle toes.

We flip-flop and we giggle
with sheets up to the nose.

The rhythm's steady, the trumpet's sweet.
Before too long, we're on our feet!

After hearing Daddy's band practicing in the basement, a brother and sister can't resist sneaking out of bed to watch them play. Careful, careful, can't be caught. Tiptoe past the squeaky spot! They long to join in the fun, but can't be seen out of bed--until the discovery of a surprise band member turns the jam session into a family affair. With an energetic, lyrical text from award-winning author Kelly J. Baptist and exuberant illustrations from Jenin Mohammed, The Band in Our Basement will have readers feeling the beat--right before settling back down for bedtime.

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A rollicking read-aloud, sure to have youngsters on their feet dancing along with its young protagonists.

Kelly J Baptist
Kelly J. Baptist won the Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship for her YA novel-in-progress, Young. While visiting the Kerlan Collection, Kelly had the privilege of studying the dialogue techniques of the great Walter Dean Myers. Fast-forward a few years, and Kelly was fortunate enough to meet Myers at a literary event in Florida. A native of southwest Michigan, Kelly enjoys life with her husband and five children, who give her plenty of inspiration for writing. Though her busy family life often results in having to type with one hand, Kelly is committed to using the written word to inspire and transform lives. Find her online at kellyiswrite.com.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781419769078
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication date
November 12, 2024
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV010000 - Juvenile Fiction | Bedtime & Dreams
JUV031040 - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
Library of Congress categories
Dance
Bedtime
Picture books
Siblings

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