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A review by tracybabler
The 5 O'Clock Band by Troy Andrews
4.0
Thanks to the Kid Lit Exchange for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
THE 5 O'CLOCK BAND is the second book written by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews with illustrator Bryan Collier. Both are about Trombone Shorty's childhood. Both bring New Orleans culture to life on the page. This one is more episodic—a day in the young life of Trombone Shorty.
I liked that as we walked through the day—a day when Trombone Shorty missed his daily show with the 5 O'Clock Band—we learn from neighborhood people what makes a good leader. Dedication. Tradition. Love. When you have all three together, you can achieve your goals.
The back matter includes an author's note, an illustrator's note, photos, and information about Trombone Shorty's present-day foundation. All is wrapped up so that kids can walk away inspired, informed, and ready to lead.
THE 5 O'CLOCK BAND is the second book written by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews with illustrator Bryan Collier. Both are about Trombone Shorty's childhood. Both bring New Orleans culture to life on the page. This one is more episodic—a day in the young life of Trombone Shorty.
I liked that as we walked through the day—a day when Trombone Shorty missed his daily show with the 5 O'Clock Band—we learn from neighborhood people what makes a good leader. Dedication. Tradition. Love. When you have all three together, you can achieve your goals.
The back matter includes an author's note, an illustrator's note, photos, and information about Trombone Shorty's present-day foundation. All is wrapped up so that kids can walk away inspired, informed, and ready to lead.