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Highlights
- "A resonant tale of a boy dealing with change in his own way.
- 4-8 Years
- 10.1" x 7.9" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Family
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About the Book
"Moving in with his uncles in a different town after he and his momlose their housing, Dantâe misses his friends and neighborhood until his Uncle Ron teaches him to play the saxophone, showing him how to turn his blues into his muse--Book Synopsis
"A resonant tale of a boy dealing with change in his own way." --Kirkus Reviews
From debut author Allen R. Wells and New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice comes a tender and heartwarming picture book about a boy affected by housing insecurity who learns the power of expressing his feelings through music.
When Danté and his mother lose their housing, they move in with Uncle Ron and Uncle Joe. It's tough at first, as Danté misses his friends and his neighborhood, so Uncle Ron teaches him to play the saxophone. Together they practice every day, DO-RE-MI-FA-RROOWWRR! Learning how to play is hard, especially when you have the blues. Can Danté turn his blues into his muse?
Review Quotes
"This is an exceptional work that deserves the widest possible audience." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
"A tender story with a thoughtful message about coping and acceptance." -- Booklist (starred review)
"A resonant tale of a boy dealing with change in his own way." -- Kirkus Reviews