{"product_id":"the-oboe-goes-boom-boom-boom-9780062494375","title":"The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNo matter where you are, you can find the perfect instrument and join this band! A winning pick for young readers who adore books by Jory John, Mac Barnett, and Christian Robinson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe band director knows everything about all the instruments, and he can't wait to help find the perfect one for you. But an irrepressible young girl keeps interrupting with enthusiastic BOOM BOOM BOOMS on her drum. At least until the band director introduces one instrument that's even \u003cem\u003elouder\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis laugh-out-loud picture book from National Book Award-longlisted author Colleen AF Venable is packed with boundless energy and giggle-worthy jokes--as well as information about eight instruments commonly played in school bands. Illustrator Lian Cho's exuberant artwork matches the text note for note and practically leaps off the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis joyous picture book will leave young readers eager to pick up an instrument and learn how to play! \u003cem\u003eThe Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates music and will entertain young readers in the home and classroom alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach child in the band is inspired by a real-life musician, and biographies are included at the end of the book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVenable, Colleen AF:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eColleen AF Venable is the author of the picture books \u003cem\u003eThe Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMervin the Sloth Is About to Do the Best Thing in the World\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAmy the Red Panda Is Writing the Best Story in the World\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also the author of several graphic novels, including \u003cem\u003eKatie the Catsitter\u003c\/em\u003e, the Guinea Pig: Pet Shop Private Eye series, and \u003cem\u003eKiss Number 8\u003c\/em\u003e, which was longlisted for the 2019 National Book Award. Colleen AF Venable lives in Brooklyn, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCho, Lian:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLian Cho \u003c\/strong\u003eis the award-winning author-illustrator of \u003cem\u003eDon't Eat Eustace\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePig Town Party\u003c\/em\u003e (recipient of the Society of Illustrators' Silver Medal) and \u003cem\u003eOh, Olive!\u003c\/em\u003e Lian was born in Taiwan and spent a large part of her childhood in New Zealand. She has also illustrated other picture books, such as \u003cem\u003e100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOh No, the Aunts Are Here\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cem\u003e It Began with Lemonade\u003c\/em\u003e. In her spare time, she likes to make funny comics about her life. You can visit her at liancho.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51735631692050,"sku":"9780062494375","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_91f0693f-a095-4f4a-ac0f-f0d8d84deb65.jpg?v=1763539398","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-oboe-goes-boom-boom-boom-9780062494375","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}