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Join the band

Name: Join the band
ISBN: 9781445132723

By Pippa Goodhart

Dog’s noisy howl ruins the music—until his paws reveal a surprising new talent.

lively funny musical encouraging

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Humour

What is Join the band about?

Dog loves music and dreams of joining Cat, Bird and Rabbit in their band. But when he tries to sing, his loud howl makes everyone cover their ears. Dog feels left out until he discovers that his paws can make a brilliant drumming sound. Soon, the animals find a way for everyone to play together. With simple words, lively animal characters and a playful musical theme, this gentle story shows that everyone has a special talent to share.

About the author

Pippa Goodhart is a much-loved author who has written over a hundred books for children. She is best known for her story 'You Choose', which lets readers imagine all sorts of wonderful adventures. Pippa enjoys using her imagination to create fun stories, and she hopes her books inspire children to dream big and be curious.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2015

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