What kinds of instruments would you imagine a band of cowboys playing? Surely nothing fancy, but they can still make do with what they have, like jugs, combs, boots, and whatever else they can find. Out on the open range, with no one to tell them to quit their hollerin', a cowboy band counts from ten to one in a tune children are familiar with. Silly phrases, toe-tapping rhythms, and the occasional twist make these cowpokes a great addition to any story-time or bedtime lineup.

Featuring a ragtag group of cowboys from author Tamera Will Wissinger, and colorful, offbeat illustrations by Matt Loveridge, This Old Band is sure to delight children and adults alike (and teach kids a few things about counting and noises) with a fun take on a popular nursery rhyme.

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This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Skyhorse Publishing .

Tamera Will Wissinger writes poetry and stories for children. She is the author of Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse and This Old Band . www. tamerawillwissinger. com Matt Loveridge is an illustrator and writer with a refreshingly light style. Loveridge illustrated the new Looniverse series of early chapter books from Scholastic, as well as other children's books. Loveridge's art is upbeat and bold, and he lives with his wife and their five children in Utah.