by Michael Mahin (Author), Don Tate (Illustrator)
Based on a true story, a vibrant, inspirational picture book about self-reliance and the power of creativity and music, in which a group of hungry homeless kids in 19th century New Orleans build their own musical instruments from discarded items and become a successful band.
It's 1895, and ten-year-old Stalebread Charlie and his friend Warm Gravy roam the streets of New Orleans, homeless and hungry. Stalebread has heard folks say that music feeds the soul--and he wonders if it could also fill their bellies. Soon he and his friends are playing instruments made out of junk--a fiddle from a cigar box, a kazoo from a comb--until their hats are filled with coins, their bellies are filled with beignets, and their souls are filled with music. This inspiring make-lemonade-from-lemons tale includes author/illustrator notes about the real Stalebread and the research behind the book and a make-your-own-instrument activity.
Author Biography
Michael Mahin is a children's author, screenwriter, professor, lecturer, and musician. He lives in San Diego with his family. Visit his website at www.michaelmahin.com.
Don Tate is an award-winning illustrator of more than fifty children's books, some of which he also wrote. He lives in Austin, Texas. Visit his website at www.dontate.com.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.88 x 11.25 x 9.88 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 10, 2018
