Overview
Based on a true story, a vibrant, inspirational picture book about self-reliance and the power of creativity and music, in which a group of hungry homeless kids in 19th century New Orleans build their own musical instruments from discarded items and become a successful band. It's 1895, and ten-year-old Stalebread Charlie and his friend Warm Gravy roam the streets of New Orleans, homeless and hungry. Stalebread has heard folks say that music feeds the soul - and he wonders if it could also fill their bellies. Soon he and his friends are playing instruments made out of junk - a fiddle from a cigar box, a kazoo from a comb - until their hats are filled with coins, their bellies are filled with beignets, and their souls are filled with music. This inspiring make-lemonade-from-lemons tale includes author/illustrator notes about the real Stalebread and the research behind the book and a make-your-own-instrument activity. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Michael Mahin is a children's author, screenwriter, professor, freelance writer, and lecturer. He is also lead guitarist in a well-known Southern California 80s cover band called Neon Nation.
Full Product Details
Author: Michael Mahin ,
Don Tate
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 9780547942018
ISBN 10: 054794201
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 10 July 2018
Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
An upbeat introduction to the scrappy origins of a little-known bit of American musical history. --Kirkus This story provides an intriguing glimpse into historical possibility. --Booklist Buoyant illustrations by Tate (Strong as Sandow) show a lively depiction of street life. --Publishers Weekly Units on music and of American history will benefit from this jaunty tale. --School Library Journal
This story provides an intriguing glimpse into historical possibility. --Booklist
An upbeat introduction to the scrappy origins of a little-known bit of American musical history. --Kirkus This story provides an intriguing glimpse into historical possibility. --Booklist Buoyant illustrations by Tate (Strong as Sandow) show a lively depiction of street life. --Publishers Weekly Units on music and of American history will benefit from this jaunty tale. --School Library Journal
Author Information
Michael Mahin is a children's author, screenwriter, professor, lecturer, and musician. He lives in San Diego with his family. Visit his website at www.michaelmahin.com. Don Tate is an award-winning illustrator of more than fifty children's books, some of which he also wrote. He lives in Austin, Texas. Visit his website at www.dontate.com.
