In this rollicking, rhyming picture book, a pair of siblings who are supposed to be in bed discover a jazz band
playing in their basement
The sounds downstairs are funky
and we start to wiggle toes.
We flip-flop and we giggle
with sheets up to the nose.
The rhythmâs steady, the trumpetâs sweet.
Before too long, weâre on our feet!
After hearing Daddyâs band practicing in the basement, a brother and sister canât resist sneaking out of bed to
watch them play. Careful, careful, canât be caught. Tiptoe past the squeaky spot! They long to join in the fun,
but canât be seen out of bedâuntil the discovery of a surprise band member turns the jam session into a family
affair. With an energetic, lyrical text from award-winning author Kelly J. Baptist and exuberant illustrations from
Jenin Mohammed, The Band in Our Basement will have readers feeling the beatâright before settling back
down for bedtime.