The Punkydoos Take the Stage - Hardcover

Jackson, Jennifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1423143396 ISBN 13: 9781423143390

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion, 2014

Synopsis

Lexi-Lou loves to dress up and dream big. But most of all, Lexi-Lou loves to sing! Join her as she sets off with her dog, Monkey, to assemble the best little rock band around. It's not going to be easy to find the perfect band mates AND stage the perfect concert. It will take a lot of rockin' and rollin' to make Lexi-Lou's Punkydoo dreams come true.

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Review:

What's a music-loving girl to do when everyone tells her now's not the time? Lexi-Lou is many spectacular things in her imagination, but one thing she is for real is a girl who loves to sing. She and her dog, Monkey, sing in the morning, but her mother tells her it's time for breakfast. She sings in her bedroom, and her father tells her it's time to brush her teeth. When she finally gets some time to rock out, her brother Daniel asks when she'll be performing. Lexi-Lou thinks a concert's a great idea, but she'll need a band. She follows the music to Henry's house; he'll play keyboard for her. They follow the sounds of a guitar to Gigi's house; she'll join, too. There's still something missing they follow several sounds until they find Boo, who's great on drums! The band's complete except for a name: The Punkydoos, Daniel's nickname for Lexi-Lou, will do! Now no one tells them to stop playing. Jackson's debut is an energetic tale of self-acceptance and making dreams happen for the preschool set. Lexi-Lou does more than any real tyke that age could-and with a whole lot more independence-but little listeners will identify with her enthusiasm. Andreasen's wide-eyed cartoon illustrations, a mix of spot and full-bleed, are an apt match. The unnecessary original "sing-along" song without music at the close aside, young music lovers will want to play along. (Picture book. 3-6) Kirkus"

PreS-Gr 1 Lexi-Lou enjoys many things-being a superhero, a master chef, and a secret agent. But most of all, she loves being a rock star and singing. As she grooves, hops, and rocks around her house and school, she's always being told to do other things, such as eat breakfast and brush her teeth. " Hey, Punkydoo, ' said her brother, Daniel. When's the concert?" What a great idea! Lexi-Lou and her dog Monkey explore the neighborhood to find members for a band. Henry plays the piano, Gigi plays electric guitar, and the kids search high and low to find Boo on drums. After practicing and preparing costumes, posters, and decorations, it's time for Lexi-Lou's dream to come true: to introduce her new band, "The Punkydoos!" Lyrics on the last page allow readers to "sing along if you're a Punkydoo, too!" Colorful illustrations and rhythmic phrases ("Bam Da-Bam Bam Da-Crash Boom!") round out this musical story. Sarah Polace, Cuyahoga Public Library System, OH SLJ"

About the Author:

Jennifer Jackson's (www.jenniferjacksonbooks.com) love of writing started in theater, where she has written and directed original ensemble-based physical theater pieces. She has also choreographed many projects including American Dreamz and The Beckoning of Lovely. Jennifer is a native Midwesterner, who lives in Los Angeles, California.

Children's book illustrator and graphic designer Dan Andreasen (www.DanAndreasen.com) has illustrated more than twenty-five picture books in the last quarter century-including two featuring American Girl historical characters, Felicity and Samantha. Dan began his career as a professional sculptor for American Greetings Corp. He lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and three children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1423143396
• ISBN 13: 9781423143390
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Andreasen Dan