Book description
Badger loves to play music, and he decides that he needs somewhere other than the woods to do it. So he sets off in search of the perfect place. Will he find it?
In this energetic story, Badger LOVES playing music--and the louder, the better! But the other animals in…
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A wonderfully witty picture book. Rhythmic rhyming text along with lines from rock songs scattered throughout for the adult reader to chuckle at, as well as some great animal band puns. The illustrations are packed with humor.
This book shows us how Badger loves noise and wants to find an outlet for it. He tries choirs, recorder orchestras and an ant marching band, but nothing is the right fit. That is until he stumbles upon a flyer for a rock and roll band and he finds his tribe.
It’s a great story about identity and empowerment in a fun…
From Chloe's list on The best children's books that feature music heavily.
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