# Double Bass Blues - Hardcover

by **Andrea J. Loney** (Author), **Rudy Gutierrez** (Illustrator)

**A Caldecott Honor Book A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of _Last Stop on Market Street_.**

Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worlds--his suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he's jostled by the crowd. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle.

### Author Biography

Andrea J. Loney grew up in New Jersey with a love for music--in her school band she played the xylophone. After receiving an MFA from New York University, she joined a circus, then moved to Hollywood to write for film and television. Her previous picture books include the New Voices Award-winning biography _Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee!_ and _Bunnybear._ Currently a computer science instructor at a community college, Andrea lives with her family and their pets in a Los Angeles home filled with music . . . and picture books. Learn more at andreajloney.com or on Twitter at @AndreaJLoney.

Rudy Gutierrez is an award-winning illustrator whose works have earned him a Pura Belpré Honor, an Américas Award, a Children's Africana Book Award, and a New York Book Award. A Bronx native, he now lives in New Jersey and teaches illustration at the Pratt Institute. In 2002, he was commissioned to create the cover for Santana's multi-platinum album _Shaman,_ and his art hangs in the private collections of musical icons Carlos Santana, Clive Davis, and Wayne Shorter, among others. Learn more at rudygutierrez.net or on Twitter at @Rudy\_Gutierrez\_art.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 10.2 x 10.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 22, 2019

**Award:** Caldecott Medal (2020)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Double Bass Blues

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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