Why read The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom?

Book cover of The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom

Book description

No matter where you are, you can find the perfect instrument and join this band! A winning pick for young readers who adore books by Jory John, Mac Barnett, and Christian Robinson.

The band director knows everything about all the instruments, and he can't wait to help find the perfect…

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Musical instruments

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Funny

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Melanie Ellsworth

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This book makes a wonderful read-aloud for a music class or a library storytime. The main character, Mr. V the band director, introduces each instrument in the band. The best feature of this book? It’s funny! Kids will crack up as the young drummer keeps interrupting right before each instrument in the band is about to play. As a former clarinetist, my favorite line is, “Listening to a clarinet is like eating rich chocolate cake, bold and sweet at the same time.” Warning to parents: any reader who hasn’t yet chosen their just-right instrument will ask to after reading…

From Melanie's list on introducing young readers to orchestra instruments.