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Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie.

Jazz Baby is awake in his crib when the rhythms and music start and he claps along with the beat.  Then everyone joins in making their own signature sounds and dancing in different styles.  This musical picture book has plenty of opportunities for children to hum, sing and move along with the story.  The text is pure rhythm and rhyme where you can feel your feet tapping and your body swaying along.  It is a joy to read aloud and will be a joy to listen to as well.

The illustrations by Christie are also winning, as we see family members will all different skin tones, styles and movements.  It is a look at diversity within a loving family unit filled with several generations of love.  The illustrations just like the words seem to capture jazz itself, its flow and its improvisational aspects. 

Highly recommended for reading aloud, make sure everyone is invited to move, wiggle and clap along.  They will anyway!



Author's website:  www.lisawheelerbooks.com

Illustrator's website:  www.gas-art.com

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