How to Be a Rock Star

Name: How to Be a Rock Star
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781984814203
Price: 49.0 NZD
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By Lisa Tolin

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Summary

How to Be a Rock Star by Lisa Tolin is a delightful children's book that follows a young boy who dreams of becoming a rock star. Through his imagination and playful antics, he discovers what it takes to shine on stage, from playing concerts in his living room to imagining wild rock star looks and gigs. The story emphasises creativity, determination, and the joy of pursuing one's dreams.
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Format: Hardback

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In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book debut, one little kid who really loves to rock and roll explains everything there is to know about starting a rock band.

Description

In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book debut, one little kid who really loves to rock and roll explains everything there is to know about starting a rock band.

"A joyous, raucous must-have manual for little rock stars everywhere." - Savannah Guthrie, Today show co-anchor

Becoming a rock star isn't easy—especially if you're a kid. From finding the right instrument, to mastering the best dance moves, to taking your band on the road, there's a lot to consider! And that's not to mention dealing with critics, crazed fans, and a little brother with a chocolate milk problem. Luckily, this book has everything you need to know to make it big.

This giggle-inducing guide to aspiring rock and rollers, chock-full of laugh-out-loud illustrations, is sure to leave readers both young and young at heart shouting for an encore!

"Kids who rock and parents who love them will cheer this fun, and very funny, picture book how-to guide for starting a band." - Laurie Berkner, children's recording artist

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?

How to Be a Rock Star, a children's book by Lisa Tolin, has been praised for its humour and is considered well-suited for family read-aloud sessions or independent reading. Critics highlight its entertaining quality, suggesting that it "rocks!" according to a review by Kirkus Reviews.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984814203

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

Illustrated by Daniel Duncan
Illustrated by Daniel Duncan

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lisa Tolin Penguin Books

About the Author

Lisa Tolin is a journalist and editor. How to Be a Rock Star is her debut picture book. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two young sons, who provided the inspiration for this book. Visit her online at lisatolin.com or follow her on Twitter @lisatolin.

Daniel Duncan is the author and illustrator of South. He has also illustrated many books for children, including The Purple Puffy Coat by Maribeth Boelts and The Girl Who Could Fix Anything: Beatrice Shilling, World War II Engineer by Mara Rockliff. Follow him on Twitter @DanielDuncan or on Instagram @daniel_duncan_illustration.

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