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gileslibrarian6's review
5.0
Trombone Shorty gets so wrapped up in his practice session afterschool that he misses meeting his band for their 5 O'clock march through town. He feels like he let the band down and talks to various townspeople he encounters on his way to find them. These mentors give Trombone Shorty sage advice outlining what it takes to be a good leader so that when he catches up to his band, he can lead them to greatness.
A companion book to Trombone Shorty. Beautiful illustrations. A love letter to New Orleans.
A companion book to Trombone Shorty. Beautiful illustrations. A love letter to New Orleans.
tashrow's review
5.0
This second picture book by Andrews takes the reader on a trip through New Orleans. Shorty and his friends had formed a band. They called themselves the 5 O’Clock Band because that’s when they gathered to play. One day, Shorty got so caught up in his music that he missed the meeting time of the band. He tried to catch up with them, bringing the reader along on his walk past New Orleans landmarks and meeting musicians on the streets. Shorty longs to be a great bandleader and as he looks for his band, he learns lessons about being a leader along the way.
Filled with a deep love for the city of New Orleans, this picture book continues the story of Trombone Shorty’s childhood. Andrews’ writing is deft and musical, using repetition and rhythm to great effect. The illustrations by master Collier are lush and beautiful. They depict the richness of New Orleans on the page, filled with yellows and greens.
A jazzy picture book that inspires. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
Filled with a deep love for the city of New Orleans, this picture book continues the story of Trombone Shorty’s childhood. Andrews’ writing is deft and musical, using repetition and rhythm to great effect. The illustrations by master Collier are lush and beautiful. They depict the richness of New Orleans on the page, filled with yellows and greens.
A jazzy picture book that inspires. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
brucefarrar's review
4.0
In this sequel to [b:Trombone Shorty|23167689|Trombone Shorty|Troy Andrews|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1453342547s/23167689.jpg|42713012], Troy Andrews continues his reminiscences of childhood in New Orleans, and the after-school band he and his friends formed when he was a boy: The 5 O'clock Band. He and co-author Taylor have slightly fictionalized the story to emphasize the values of the Tremé neighborhood: the traditions of music, love, hospitality, and dedication to their art. Collier’s pen and ink, watercolor and collage portray the moral vividly.
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