Description
Book Synopsis: How did famous New Orleans jazz trumpet player Louis Armstrong get his first horn? Seven-year-old Louis Armstrong was too poor to buy a real instrument. He didn’t even go to school. To help his mother pay the rent, every day he rode a junk wagon through the streets of New Orleans, playing a tin horn and collecting stuff people didn’t want. Then one day, the junk wagon passed a pawn shop with a gleaming brass trumpet in the window. . . . With messages about hard work, persistence, hope, tolerance, cooperation, trust, and friendship, A Horn for Louis is perfect for aspiring young musicians and nonfiction fans alike! History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
Read moreDetails
Are you ready to be inspired? Discover the incredible story of Louis Armstrong and how he overcame adversity to become a legendary jazz musician with "A Horn for Louis: Louis Armstrong--as a kid!"
Step into the colorful streets of New Orleans and follow the journey of a seven-year-old Louis Armstrong, who had dreams of playing the trumpet but couldn't afford a real instrument. Despite the challenges he faced, Louis Armstrong's determination and passion drove him to take a unique path to achieving his dream.
Inspire your young musicians with this captivating story about hard work, persistence, and the power of hope. "A Horn for Louis" is not only an engaging nonfiction read, but it also emphasizes important values such as tolerance, cooperation, trust, and friendship.
With updated content aligned with Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction, "A Horn for Louis" is a must-have addition to any home, school, or library bookshelf. Spark your child's curiosity and inspire them to pursue their own dreams through the incredible journey of Louis Armstrong.
Join Louis on his extraordinary journey and let his story ignite the passion for music and perseverance in your young ones. Order your copy of "A Horn for Louis: Louis Armstrong--as a kid!" today and let the magic of jazz captivate their hearts.
Discover More Best Sellers in Music
Shop Music
$3.99
Music - Beginners Piano Sheet Music For Kids: Easy keyboard and Piano Music Songs/Rhymes Sheets For KIDS (Piano Music Sheets Lovers Book 1)
$8.10
Music - Let's Play Piano WITH LEFT HAND ONLY: Great tunes arranged for left hand only to help piano students learning the bass clef
Christmas Carols for Kids: Popular carols arranged for easy piano
$12.75
Music - Christmas Carols for Kids: Popular carols arranged for easy piano
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
$14.49
Music - King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
$15.75
Music - The Story Orchestra: I Can Play (vol 1): Learn 8 easy pieces of classical music! (Volume 7) (The Story Orchestra, 7)
Hey, Let's Make a Band!: The Official 5SOS Book
$13.00
Music - Hey, Let's Make a Band!: The Official 5SOS Book
Our Little Mushroom: A Story of Franz Schubert and His Friends
$13.99
Music - Our Little Mushroom: A Story of Franz Schubert and His Friends
$9.99
Music - Easy Letter Notes - Simple Songs for Children and Beginners: Learn to Play Piano in One Day (Without Sheet Music)! 60 Songs + Guide + Audio.


