How to be a rock star / written by Lisa Tolin ; illustrated by Daniel Duncan.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781984814203
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Publisher: New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2022.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | AD550L Lexile. Decoding demand: 63 (high) Semantic demand: 79 (high) Syntactic demand: 73 (high) Structure demand: 81 (very high) Lexile. AD550L Lexile Decoding demand: 63 (high) Semantic demand: 79 (high) Syntactic demand: 73 (high) Structure demand: 81 (very high) Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 2.7 0.5 521908. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Rock music > Juvenile fiction. Bands (Music) > Juvenile fiction. Families > Juvenile fiction. |
Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 16 of 19 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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North Kansas City Public Library | JE TOL (Text) | 0001002421277 | JUV Easy | Checked out | 05/01/2024 |
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Kirkus Review
How to Be a Rock Star
Kirkus Reviews
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How do you become a rock star? It's easier than you might think! In this tongue-in-cheek tale, a raven-haired, olive-skinned child calmly offers suggestions from their own experience, such as using stuffed animals for backup vocals, and, when Mom won't buy an electric guitar, riffing passionately on a broom. The suggestion that creates the most fodder for ironic text and sight gags is letting one's little brother into the band. "Younger brothers are not ideal, but yours will have to do." The child endures their brother's toddler-babble, temper tantrums, and even a soiled diaper (slyly labeled "wardrobe malfunction") while doggedly pursuing their dream. The text includes both simple statements by the protagonist and occasional speech balloons from olive-skinned Mom and light-skinned, red-bearded Dad. The art complements the lighthearted mood as the large-eyed, cartoonlike characters parade through the pages, sometimes rocking against stark white, sometimes shown against backgrounds with just enough detail to interest viewers without overwhelming them. There's lots to laugh at: The narrator's advice that aspiring rock stars start off by performing familiar songs is paired with an image of them crooning "The Wheels on the Bus"; Mom's and Dad's unwelcome suggestions for a band name are, respectively, "The Cuddle Monsters" and "The Not-So-Loud Band." This one is well suited for a family read-aloud or for independent reading by good decoders. (This book was reviewed digitally.) This rocks! (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.