Play This Book
Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman, published by Bloomsbury
There are lots of ways little hands can make music. Each page of this interactive book invites readers to strum the guitar, slide the trombone, crash the cymbals, and more—no instruments required! With a delightful rhyming text and engaging illustrations, this book is full of instruments waiting to share their sounds. The only thing this band needs is YOU!
“A clever combination of interactive elements and good old-fashioned read-aloud know-how. Whether it’s storytime for a large group or one-on-one laptime, just try and stop kids from following this book’s titular encouragement.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Music-loving kids will go nuts for this interactive book. . . . Wiseman’s illustrations shine with bold strokes and bright colors and an inclusive cast of kid musicians. The book ends, of course, with thunderous applause.” — School Library Journal
School Library Journal’s 2018 Picture Books
School Library Journal’s 2018 Picture Book Readalouds
Nominee 2019 Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award
BookRiot’s 50 Must-Read Preschool Books
Nominee 2019 Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) Bell Award
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