Jazz Baby

by Carole Boston Weatherford

A celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.

Genres: Picture Books, Music, Childrens, Fiction, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2000

About the author

Carole Boston Weatherford is a children's book author and poet who mines the past for family stories, traditions, and struggles. A number of CAROLE's books tell the stories of African-American historical figures such as Harriet Tubman, Jesse Owens, and Billie Holiday. Other books recount historical events such as the Greensboro Sit-ins and the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. CAROLE's books have received a wide variety of awards, including a Caldecott Honour for “Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People To Freedom”.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jazz Baby, join the band. Blow your horn, tap your feet, pound your drum. Jazz Baby, make the music. Jazz Baby, dance to the music. “Jazz Baby” is a clever “pat-a-cake” book with a rhyming text, a lively beat, and charming illustrations. A treat for young and old readers alike.

Highly recommended.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great musical storytime or rhythm storytime book.

[Tyra Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want your child to memorize a book other than the Dr. Seuss ones, this is a great one for that ! They will know it by memory in no time !

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

No real story line, but kids will have fun snapping their feet and pretending to play the various musical instruments the words encourage "Jazz Baby" to play.

[Maeve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Storytime:
Music/Instruments

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

My not quite 1.5y old loves this books rhythm and content. A simple, fun and engaging toddler read.

[wildct2003 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun quick book with rhythm and rhyme

[Leah G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhythmic and lively poem about jazz babies who dance and make music.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The bright, cheerful pictures and rhymes are a nice introduction to musical instruments and dancing for young children. The rhymes are reminiscent of jump rope songs.

Reading level H.

[Maggie Sideris]

Title: Jazz Baby
Grade Level: Preschool- 3rd grade
Summary: This is a songbook that has an upbeat rhythm. It is fun and energetic, and shows many different instruments. This short songbook has brightly colored illustrations that help set the mood.
Review: I thought that this book was a fabulous songbook for young children. I loved that it showed the different instruments. The book has illustrations of children singing, dancing and enjoying music, so it really helps the reader get into the book and lets the children relate to the children in the pictures.
In Class Uses: 1. You can use this book to teach the children different instruments.
2. A gym or music teacher could use this book to get the kids active
and dance and just let loose.

[Lori Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kids absolutely love this book!! It is simply a celebration if music, something that i believe should be integrated into every classroom. This book is a great way to get students to interact with the reading and younger kids, especially, love it.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

bright pictures and fun rhymes/sounds create a possible title for a younger music & movement audience.

[Lindsay]

music, dancing

[Jennifer Conrad · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is fun to try to sing to a jazzy beat. We usually snap while we read it.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite the catchy little ditty.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Law still asks about this one...