A joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy PrestonBass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy’s mom can’t play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of their life together. And whether in the living room, the park, or the concert hall, he loves grooving with her. There’s something so soothing and special in the beat of each and e...

A joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy PrestonBass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy’s mom can’t play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of their life together. And whether in the living room, the park, or the concert hall, he loves grooving with her. There’s something so soothing and special in the beat of each and e...

This third book by the team that created the New York Times bestselling How to Read a Book and How to Write a Poem celebrates the magic of listening to the song that echoes inside you, and letting your music ring out.Hush.Now, turn up your earsand listento the concert happeningall around you.As this quiet overture builds to a full symphony, Newbery Medali...

Discover the magic behind the scenes!Oscar dreams of being in the spotlight, but when the lead role in the school play goes to someone else, he finds himself in an unexpected role—stage manager. Disappointed and unsure, Oscar wonders: can you still be a star if no one sees you?With encouragement from family and friends, Oscar learns about all the amazing people who shine from behind the scenes—like vice presidents, nurses, and even drummers. As Oscar works ...

Everyone should feel safe dancing however they want!Nevaeh is nervous—tomorrow is the first dance-off in Ms. Tharrington’s class. It’s supposed to boost the students’ energy for the rest of the week, but a dance contest isn’t Nevaeh’s idea of a good time. And she’s not alone—Hanh is nervous, too. When the girls tell Ms. Tharrington how they feel, the teacher challenges the class to help everyone feel comfortable.Why kids will love

An egg-citing tale of teamwork!Oh no! Lady Cluckery has run away! The students in Dr. Preston’s class know they need to find her—before the bell rings to dismiss them for the weekend. They’ll have to split up if they want to find mama chicken and care for her eggs until they hatch. Working together, they find Lady Cluckery in the costume closet, of all places.Why kids will love Chicken PredicamentUniquely pairs an online music...

Young CeDell Davis learns to play the blues unlike anyone else—with his guitar upside down and a butterknife in his hand—and becomes a legendary musician.For young CeDell Davis, the blues cut straight to his heart. He wanted to play, but he had no instrument. He became an inventor: nailing wire and a rusty barrel ring to the side of his house so he could jam all day.When he finally got a real guitar, CeDell played better than ever–but when he was about 10 y...