Double Bass Blues

2019 picture book

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Double Bass Blues is a 2019 picture book by Andrea J. Loney and illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez. The book was generally well-reviewed, and received a 2020 Caldecott Honor.

Background and publication

The book was published on October 22, 2019. [1]

Plot

A young musician's journey home is accompanied by numerous sound effects.

Illustrations

Nicholl Montgomery wrote that it's through the illustrations that we understand Nic's point of view.[2]

Awards and reception

The book was well reviewed. It received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly[1] The Horn Book Magazine,[3] and Kirkus Reviews[4]

The book received a 2020 Caldecott Honor.[5]

References

  • Children's literature portal
  1. ^ a b "Children's Book Review: Double Bass Blues". PublishersWeekly.com. August 22, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  2. ^ Montgomery, Nicholl. "Calling Caldecott | Double Bass Blues". The Horn Book. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  3. ^ Parravano, Martha V. (October 14, 2019). "Review of Double Bass Blues". The Horn Book. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  4. ^ DOUBLE BASS BLUES | Kirkus Reviews.
  5. ^ Dwyer, Colin (January 27, 2020). "'The Undefeated' Wins Caldecott Medal, While 'New Kid' Picks Up Newbery". NPR.org. Retrieved November 20, 2020.