Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora

The children and I read Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora. The children liked it and we discussed the different instruments that were seen being played in the book by playing each one the same way that Ben plays his trumpet. I love this book. I love the story, but mostly I love the artistic style that is used. When I read this book and look at the pictures, I feel like I can hear jazz music. I think the book would be a great introduction to instruments, jazz music, and life in the United States in the early 20th century for some African American people.