The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom

By Colleen AF Venable, Lian Cho (illustrator),

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No matter where you are, you can find the perfect instrument and join this band! A winning pick for young readers who adore books by Jory John, Mac Barnett, and Christian Robinson.

The band director knows everything about all the instruments, and he can't wait to help find the perfect…

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1 author picked The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book makes a wonderful read-aloud for a music class or a library storytime. The main character, Mr. V the band director, introduces each instrument in the band. The best feature of this book? It’s funny! Kids will crack up as the young drummer keeps interrupting right before each instrument in the band is about to play. As a former clarinetist, my favorite line is, “Listening to a clarinet is like eating rich chocolate cake, bold and sweet at the same time.” Warning to parents: any reader who hasn’t yet chosen their just-right instrument will ask to after reading…

Wagnificent: The Adventures of Thunder and Sage

By Bethanie Murguia,

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Bethanie Murguia

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What is my book about?

Discover a new early middle-grade graphic novel series full of humor and heart about a lovable dog, her favorite human, and their pawsome pack in this unforgettable friendship story. Though Thunder wants to be good for Sage, she’s having a rough time stopping herself from doing things she knows are wrong – like barking, digging, and chasing suspicious furballs. She’s shocked when her inner Wolf appears and reveals the truth behind these irresistible impulses. It’s all because dogs are really wolves! The big question is: Will Thunder choose to be a loyal pet to Sage, or embrace the wild animal…

Wagnificent: The Adventures of Thunder and Sage

By Bethanie Murguia,

What is this book about?

Thunder the dog likes to take naps by the sunny window, sniff around for hidden treats, play fetch, and get cuddles from her favorite human, Sage.

Though Thunder wants to be good for Sage, she's having a ruff time stopping herself from doing things she knows are wrong - like barking, digging, and chasing suspicious furballs around the yard. She's shocked when her inner Wolf appears one day and reveals the truth behind these irresistible impulses. It's all because dogs are really wolves! (That is, they're descended from them.) The big question is: Will Thunder choose to be a loyal…


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