| Hosea Plays on Contributor(s): Blasi, Kathleen M. (Author), Evans, Shane W. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 145492683X ISBN-13: 9781454926832 Publisher: Union Square Kids OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2020 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Music - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - General |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.2" W x 11.6" (1.00 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This heartwarming picture book (based on a true story) depicts a day in the life of Hosea Taylor, a musician who--with his charm, talent, and generosity--brought joy to everyone he met. Every day, Hosea takes the Number 42 bus into the city to play his shiny brass saxophone--and to hopefully earn enough money. Setting up in his favorite place, Hosea makes sweet music as people greet him with a smile, a little girl dances, and crowds surround him. A surprise ending reveals what the money is really for. Kathleen Blasi's delightful text and Shane Evan's colorful images capture the real-life closeness between the much-loved Hosea--who shared his passion for music and life with everyone--and his community. An Author's Note explains how Blasi learned about Hosea Taylor (1948-2016), and what compelled her to write his story. |