Jazz on a Saturday Night
School year: Year 1, Year 2
No. of pages 40
Published: 2007
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"Jazz on a Saturday Night" by Leo Dillon captures the vibrant essence of jazz music through colorful illustrations and rhythmic storytelling. Set against the backdrop of an energetic Saturday night, the story unfolds with scenes of musicians and dancers, enveloping readers in the spirit of celebration. It portrays the joy and spontaneity of jazz, highlighting the connections between people as they come together to enjoy the music. Each page is a visual feast that reflects the dynamic interplay of sound and emotion, invoking the lively atmosphere of a jazz club, where creativity and expression flourish, and the night comes alive with rhythm and melody. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Scholastic US .
LEO and DIANE DILLON together illustrated more than twenty-five acclaimed and award-winning books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema, a retelling of the opera Aida by Leontyne Price, and their own Mother Goose Numbers on the Loose.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Illustrator
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.