Description
On the eve of singing at a community festival, a bout of stage fright threatens a little girl's confidence. As Indigo Blume drifts off to sleep, she isn't sure she's brave enough to take the stage. But once she falls asleep, Indigo finds herself in a dream world with the characters of her favorite book, Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band. The band's members, including Miss Dairy Parton and Chickee Minaj, are rehearsing, and they invite Indigo to join the group. But when a storm destroys their barn, the animals are left with almost nothing. Can Indigo rally the band to work together and save their home? And will she find her voice in time for the festival?
Publisher's Weekly
Happy to contribute to her community but suffering cold feet at the prospect of headlining the Garden City Community Festival, Indigo dreams herself into the swinging barnyard of Acoustic Rooster and his punny-named musical friends. When a sudden storm demolishes the barn, Indigo proves her mettle twice over by organizing a benefit concert and stepping in for the ailing Dairy Parton (“the diva is hoarse… even though she is a cow”)—and wakes ready to rock the house.
School Library Journal
Recommended for independent reading or one-on-one sharing with a child who needs a self-esteem boost and likes jazz and/or farm animals.
Details
Author: |
Kwame Alexander |
Interest Level Low: |
Age 6 |
Interest Level High: |
Age 8 |
Reading Level: |
Age 7 |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2020 |
Number of Pages: |
32 Per Title |
Teaching Guide: |
Yes |
Set: |
No |
Binding Type: |
Hardcover |
