# How to Be a Rock Star - Hardcover

by **Lisa Tolin** (Author), **Daniel Duncan** (Illustrator)

**In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book debut, one little kid who _really_ loves to rock and roll explains everything there is to know about starting a rock band.**

**"A joyous, raucous must-have manual for little rock stars everywhere." --Savannah Guthrie, _Today_ show co-anchor**

Becoming a rock star isn't easy--especially if you're a kid. From finding the right instrument, to mastering the best dance moves, to taking your band on the road, there's a lot to consider! And that's not to mention dealing with critics, crazed fans, and a little brother with a chocolate milk problem . . . Luckily, this book has everything you need to know to make it big.

This giggle-inducing guide to aspiring rock and rollers, chock-full of laugh-out-loud illustrations, is sure to leave readers both young and young at heart shouting for an encore!

**"Kids who rock and parents who love them will cheer this fun, and very funny, picture book how-to guide for starting a band." --Laurie Berkner, children's recording artist**  

### Author Biography

Lisa Tolin is a journalist and editor. _How to Be a Rock Star_ is her debut picture book. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two young sons, who provided the inspiration for this book. Visit her online at lisatolin.com or follow her on Twitter @lisatolin.

Daniel Duncan is the author and illustrator of _South_. He has also illustrated many books for children, including _The Purple Puffy Coat_ by Maribeth Boelts and _The Girl Who Could Fix Anything: Beatrice Shilling, World War II Engineer_ by Mara Rockliff. Follow him on Twitter @DanielDuncan or on Instagram @daniel\_duncan\_illustration.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 10.1 x 7.9 IN

**Publication Date:** August 02, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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