Rachel Isadora powerfully tells the story, in words and pictures, of a young boy's desire to play the trumpet in a local jazz club.
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Rachel Isadora
Greenwillow Books
Rachel Isadora
Softcover
9 3/4 x 8 inches
33
0-688-10988-8
1979
3 - 8
3
$6.95
$5.21
Recognitions:
Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor for Illustration
Reading Rainbow Review Book
Why You Will Enjoy This Book
Rachel Isadora uses Ben's Trumpet to present positive lessons for the
young reader within this 29-page book. Ben has a dream. He doesn't know how
he will accomplish the dream yet. But, he has a passion and nothing
will deter him from becoming a jazz musician.
The 'friends' who ridicule Ben for playing an imaginary trumpet teach
how mocking words can possibly destroy a dream or a person's
self-esteem.
The Zig Zag Jazz Club's trumpet player
is observant, compassionate, and one to encourage others. His action
can undo the harm of the thoughtless words
spoken by Ben's friends. There is much within this book. Ben's Trumpet
deserves to be read again and again for its story, the wonderful black
and white imagery, and most importantly, perhaps, for the lessons it
teaches.
Synopsis
Ben has a yearning in his soul to become a jazz trumpet player. His imagination and yearning for this reality create an imaginary trumpet that Ben plays in every spare moment. His pretend trumpet playing catches the attention of both Ben's peers and of the trumpet player at the Zig Zag Club. Rachel Isadora brings to life the passion of the Jazz Age and the yearning of a youthful talent. --a story of desire and perseverance
Description
The words are scarce and succinct. The images are evocative and often powerful. Rachel Isadora uses the art-deco-style popular during the 1920's, the era of this book. Her art seems to convey the very sound of music. Ben's aspirations come alive in the pages. The words of the story are important, but it is the art that elevates Ben's Trumpet to one of real excellence. Love and respect for one another is evident in the African-American family portrayed on the pages of the story. This realistic story is a Caldecott Honor book.
