Toot, Toot, Hoot, Hoot Sounds from the Symphony

by Jennifer Shand, Barbara Vagnozzi (Illustrator)

Did you hear that? Listen for a trumpet, a bass drum and cymbals, a cello, a piano, and so much more in this book about the sounds you can hear at the symphony! Transition young readers from board books to picture books with tear resistant pages. Big, bold text and an engaging question-and-answer format provide a fun and interactive story time experience. About the Turn Without Tearing These interactive picture books use rich descriptive language, repetitive sounds, and bright illustrations to provide a perfect read-aloud experience. Made using a durable stone paper to prevent tearing as the pages are turned, these titles are designed to transition growing readers from board books to picture books with confidence. Read & Search Flowerpot Kids on YouTube to enjoy a Read & Sing version of your favorite Turn Without Tearing songs. Follow along with your book as you watch the characters come to life and sing along to the song recorded by Billy Squirrel. About the QR Code Used in Toot, Toot, Hoot, Hoot Sounds from the Symphony : The QR code featured on the cover of this book can be scanned to play a sing-along video on the Flowerpot Kids YouTube channel. The QR code can be scanned using the embedded QR code reader in your Android phone, iPad, iPhone, or other smart device camera, making it easy for young readers and families to access.

Genres: Music, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

Published September 6, 2022

About the author

Jennifer Shand began writing after working with children for many years and after graduating from James Madison University with a degree in Psychology. She is now the author of one middle grade novel, The Last Elf Daughter, and eighteen picture books including the Why Do? series, the How Do? series, the Sounds From the ... series, and fairy tale retellings. The goal of Jennifer's books is to encourage laughter and learning.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one is a 2.5 for me. If youngsters or their caregivers can scan the code on the back so they can read and sing along, the rating would be higher, but not every child or family has access to cellphones so they can do so. If someone reads the book with just the right of energy, zest, and emphasis, the onomatopoeia will be quite appealing, but if not, then it's just words on the page. In the hands of the right readers, this one will work since it uses repetitive language as well as posing a question, "Did you hear that?" that might prompt youngsters to listen carefully. The back cover indicates that this book could serve as an introduction to the symphony since it includes a trumpet, a cello, and a piano, instruments that are typically played during a performance. But it would also seem there is a need for flutes, violins, violas, and their exclusion might lead to confusion about the music to be heard at a symphony. For many young readers, their lack of familiarity with symphonies since the only music they may have heard played was on a radio or from a school or street band, this might be over their heads. Still, I appreciated the tear-resistant pages and the colorful artwork with talented animal musicians striking the right chords together.

[Heather McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, interactive (if you participate with the noises and try to guess before turning the next page) visit to the symphony is in store for musicians and readers alike. One critique: the phrase 'brava' would have made an excellent addition to the final page, celebrating this tribute to the pieces of the symphony.