If I Only Had a Horn
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 32
Published: 2002
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"If I Only Had a Horn" by Melissa Sweet is a whimsical story inspired by the beloved song from "The Wizard of Oz." It follows a young character who dreams of having a horn to make beautiful music and express themselves. Throughout the narrative, the protagonist encounters various animals who share their own musical talents, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere. The story captures themes of creativity, self-expression, and the joys of friendship. With charming illustrations and a lyrical style, it invites readers into a world where imagination and music combine to make life more colorful and joyful. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2002 by Houghton Mifflin .
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Booksellers' Choice Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.
This book features the following character:
Louis Armstrong
If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs' Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville. But it was Louis Armstrong's own passion and genius that pushed jazz into new and exciting realms with his amazing, improvisational trumpet playing. His seventy-year life spanned a critical time in American music as well as black history.