Double Bass Blues is a 2019 picture book by Andrea J. Loney and illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez. The book was generally well-reviewed, and received a 2020 Caldecott Honor.
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| Author | Andrea J. Loney |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rudy Guiterrez |
| Publisher | Little, Brown, and Company |
Publication date | October 22, 2019 |
| Pages | unpaged |
| Awards | Caldecott Honor |
| ISBN | 9780316464451 |
Background and publication edit
The book was published on October 22, 2019. [1]
Plot edit
A young musician's journey home is accompanied by numerous sound effects.
Illustrations edit
Nicholl Montgomery wrote that it's through the illustrations that we understand Nic's point of view.[2]
Awards and reception edit
The book was well reviewed. It received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly[1] The Horn Book Magazine,[3] and Kirkus Reviews[4]
The book received a 2020 Caldecott Honor.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Children's Book Review: Double Bass Blues". PublishersWeekly.com. August 22, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Montgomery, Nicholl. "Calling Caldecott | Double Bass Blues". The Horn Book. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Parravano, Martha V. (October 14, 2019). "Review of Double Bass Blues". The Horn Book. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ DOUBLE BASS BLUES | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Dwyer, Colin (January 27, 2020). "'The Undefeated' Wins Caldecott Medal, While 'New Kid' Picks Up Newbery". NPR.org. Retrieved November 20, 2020.