The Jazz Fly (book w/ audio CD)
by Matthew Gollub
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Author: Matthew GollubIllustrator: Karen Hanke
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-05-30
ISBN: 1889910171
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Tortuga Pr
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Book Review: Dig The Jazz Fly!
Summary: 5 Stars
"ZA-baza, BOO-zaba, ZEE-zah RO-ni!" My 8 year old has been scatting and singing along with The Jazz Fly ever since he shared this book with accompanying CD with his 4 year old sister. They both love this book. The groove is infectious. If you are looking for a way to introduce your children to jazz, this delightful picture book is primo. A lovely jazz quartet swings along with your child as they follow the author's narration. The message is sweet as well. The Jazz Fly gains inspiration from the animals he meets along the way, mixing their sounds with his own to create something new. The spirit of cooperation and sharing continues as you hear the Jazz Bugs play together and then separately as they take their solos. Your child can then hear the distinctive voices of the bass, sax, piano and drum kit. Karen Hanke's illustration is stellar. The combination of bright color with shaded grays acts as the perfect backdrop. The latter hearkens back to the feel of the Jazz Age, with its famous black and white photos. The Jazz Fly is very hip. My kids love it! (There's a sequel as well. Jazz Fly 2, The Jungle Pachanga brings the Jazz Fly to the rainforest where he learns some Spanish and swings to the beats of Latin Jazz. Very cool.
The Jazz Fly (book w/ audio CD)
Jazz Fly 2: The Jungle Pachanga (book w/ audio CD)
Summary of The Jazz Fly (book w/ audio CD)
Grades pre-K through 4th. A singular story celebrating language and the improvisational spirit of jazz. While seeking directions to town, a scat-singing fly picks up the animal sounds he hears from a frog, a hog, a donkey, and dog. Late that night, at the insect jazz club, the fly uses these sounds to create a new way to play jazz. He is last seen riding off in a fine stretch limousine.Bugs & Spiders Books
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