The 5 O'Clock Band

Name: The 5 O'Clock Band
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419728365
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By Troy Andrews and Bill Taylor

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Summary

The 5 O'Clock Band follows a young musician named Troy who is part of a band that practices every day at five o'clock. When Troy misses rehearsal, he journeys through his vibrant New Orleans neighbourhood. Along the way, he receives valuable life lessons from local culture bearers, helping him understand the importance of responsibility and community.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming stories about culture, music, and self-discovery, especially for young readers. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, it weaves themes of friendship, responsibility, and the power of art, perfect for those who appreciate rich illustrations and engaging adventures.

The 5 O'Clock Band

Where y'at?! Learn what it means to lead in this hometown tour of New Orleans from the team behind the Caldecott Honor-winning Trombone Shorty

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In this companion to the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning Trombone Shorty, join a scrappy young musician named Shorty on a tour of his beloved New Orleans. After letting his band down by missing rehearsal, Shorty has some serious questions about what it means to be a leader. He hits the streets of New Orleans to find some answers and soak up inspiration. Along the way he'll meet street musicians, a favorite restaurant owner, and the famous Mardi Gras Indians. Each has some NOLA-bred wisdom to share with Shorty about being an artist, a leader, and a friend. In The 5 O'Clock Band, Troy Andrews has crafted another unforgettable love letter to New Orleans illustrated by the incomparable Bryan Collier.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Troy Andrews and Bill Taylor's book receives high praise for its vibrant celebration of New Orleans, capturing the city's musical heritage through rich storytelling and evocative illustrations by Bryan Collier. Reviewers commend the book's ability to transport readers into the heart of the city, noting the harmony between text and illustration. The narrative is described as both illuminating and entertaining, appealing to readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419728365

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 June 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Bryan Collier

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

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Bill Taylor Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Troy Andrews

About the Author

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is a Grammy-nominated and Heinz Award–winning musician who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He lives in New Orleans.

Bryan Collier is a renowned illustrator who has won four Caldecott Honors, three Coretta Scott King Honors, and six Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives in Marlborough, New York.

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