A delighful cumulative tale from the author/illustrator of The Mitten.
A "Reading Rainbow" Feature Title
Zum, zum, buzz.... zum, zum, buzz...
What's that strange buzz coming from the double bass? Berlioz has no time to investigate, because he and his bear orchestra are due at the gala ball in the village square at eight. But Berlioz is so worried about his buzzing bass that he steers the mule and his bandwagon full of magicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.
Time is running out, and if a rooster, a cat, a billy goat, a plow horse, and an ox can't rescue the bandwagon, who can?
As the suspense mounts, intricate borders reveal the village animals making their way to the square one by one. When the clock chimes eight, the animals, ready to dance, have filled the square-but there's no sign of Berlioz - until the tiniest animal surprises them all.
Jan Brett's glorious illustrations invite the eye to linger over exquisite details and humorous nuances that enhance the story.
A READING RAINBOW FEATURE SELECTION
*"A wonderful blending of elements into a cohesive, thoroughly entertaining work that subtly introduces young readers to the world of music." —School Library Journal, starred review
"Let yourself be dazzled by Brett's lavish display of draftsmanship, color, and design. This is quintessential Brett and a pleasure to behold." —Booklist
"A book to pore over for its wealth of visual pleasures." —Kirkus Reviews
"This winning balance between high style and fun will amuse and amaze readers again and again." —Publishers Weekly
Abounding in just the sort of detail that children love to devour . . . a colorful romp for young readers." —Horn Book
A delighful cumulative tale from the author/illustrator of The Mitten.
A "Reading Rainbow" Feature Title
Zum, zum, buzz.... zum, zum, buzz...
What's that strange buzz coming from the double bass? Berlioz has no time to investigate, because he and his bear orchestra are due at the gala ball in the village square at eight. But Berlioz is so worried about his buzzing bass that he steers the mule and his bandwagon full of magicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.
Time is running out, and if a rooster, a cat, a billy goat, a plow horse, and an ox can't rescue the bandwagon, who can?
As the suspense mounts, intricate borders reveal the village animals making their way to the square one by one. When the clock chimes eight, the animals, ready to dance, have filled the square-but there's no sign of Berlioz - until the tiniest animal surprises them all.
Jan Brett's glorious illustrations invite the eye to linger over exquisite details and humorous nuances that enhance the story.
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Praise
A READING RAINBOW FEATURE SELECTION
*"A wonderful blending of elements into a cohesive, thoroughly entertaining work that subtly introduces young readers to the world of music." —School Library Journal, starred review
"Let yourself be dazzled by Brett's lavish display of draftsmanship, color, and design. This is quintessential Brett and a pleasure to behold." —Booklist
"A book to pore over for its wealth of visual pleasures." —Kirkus Reviews
"This winning balance between high style and fun will amuse and amaze readers again and again." —Publishers Weekly
Abounding in just the sort of detail that children love to devour . . . a colorful romp for young readers." —Horn Book
