"Winner of both a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Award, this beautiful picture book for older kids is an inspirational look at overcoming our circumstances to follow our dreams, in this case that of a young musician in New Orleans." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor

A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.

Product details

Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Lexile Measure: 760L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; 1st Edition edition (April 14, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1419714651
ISBN-13: 978-1419714658
Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches

TROMBONE SHORTY