Jazz Fly 3

The Caribbean Sea

By Matthew Gollub, Illustrated by Karen Hanke

Jazz Fly series

JUVENILE FICTION

Formats: Hardcover and CD

Hardcover and CD, (US $18.95) (CA $24.95)

Publication Date: January 2020

ISBN 9781889910543

Rights: US & CA

Tortuga Press (Jan 2020)

Available from local and national retailers throughout the US.

Overview

A wild ocean adventure set to authentic jazz and Afro-Caribbean music, the latest musical book in the award-winning Jazz Fly series

The be-boppin' fly and his band are back! Never heard musical insects play jazz on a cruise ship? Then check out this latest adventure in the critically-acclaimed Jazz Fly series and winner of a presitigious Benjamin Franklin award! Jazz Fly 3 pairs “Les Jazz Bugs” with marine mammals and reggae with cha-cha-chá in a beautifully illustrated, 40-page showcase. Designed to be read while listening to the narration set to jazz. Includes three listening options: QR code, audio download and traditional CD. Jazz Fly 3 acquaints children with fun phrases in Spanish and French. (Words like “fabuloso” and “magnifique” are color coded and defined in the glossary.) Trust Matthew Gollub to broaden kids’ horizons while keeping little ones boppin' on the edge of their seats! Music fans ages 5 and up LOVE this author’s narrations set to jazz and are known to ask to hear them again and again. Here’s how Jazz Fly 3 begins: with the Jazz Bugs entertaining on a Caribbean cruise ship, Captain Cockroach leaves the helm to write poetry…and the luxury liner veers off course... Parents appreciate that the Jazz Bugs show kindness and work together when faced with challenges. The author’s note provides background information about the Caribbean region. Jazz Fly 3 is ideal for ages 6-9, and for music teachers, reading teachers and families that enjoy both music and books!

Reviews

"The story is about a musical fly and his band who perform jazz chants with French and Spanish words aboard an international cruise ship. But when the lovesick Captain Cockroach abandons the helm to write poetry, only the band's Caribbean jazz can prevent a full-scale panic - and then a thunderstorm makes matters even worse! Music educators will find that Jazz Fly 3 incorporates rare time signatures when the fly counts to three, five, and seven in French. An author's note and a glossary of French and Spanish words round out this delightful multimedia showcase, highly recommended especially for music-loving children. Jazz Fly 3: The Caribbean Sea also makes a great family gift!" —Midwest Book Reivew

"The inclusion of Spanish and French is seamless, especially when pronounced by Gollub and the other performers. Hanke’s bright, eye-catching illustrations are sure child pleasers...A sure hit for jazz fans who like to dance along with their read-alouds." —Kirkus Reviews

“As fun to read as it is to listen to on the accompanying CD or download. Between its colorful, dynamic illustrations and clever linguistic elements, Jazz Fly 3 is truly magnifique.” —Laura Leavitt, Foreword Reviews

"Jazz Fly 3 is fun AND educational. While kids are dancing around to be-bop, reggae and cha-cha-chá, they are learning easy words in French, Spanish and "Jazz." And they are learning about kindness. These Jazz Fly books are a hit!" —Rebecca Kochenderfer, Co-Founder, Homeschool.com

"I'm in love with Jazz Fly 3 on so many levels! The text winds deliciously around rhythms, color and different languages." —Julianne (Black) DiBlasi, Story Monster Ink

Author Biography

Matthew Gollub is a nationally known children’s author, speaker, and performer. He has created 19 picture books which together have garnered 28 national awards and distinctions. Karen Hanke is the illustrator of the multiple award-winning Jazz Fly series. She also designs toys and games.

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