Double Bass Blues
By Andrea J. Loney
The Story
An aspiring young musician hauls his double bass through busy city streets on the long walk home from school, weaving between crowds while music fills his heart the whole way.
Why It's Special
For the kid who hums to himself on every walk home, this book turns an ordinary commute into something worth listening to.
- Big idea: Music isn't confined to a stage — it's woven through the everyday rhythms of family, neighborhood, and the walk home.
- Vibes: Warm, rhythmic, and full of city noise and heart.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories set to a musical beat
- are working on sticking with something they love, even when it's hard
- like to notice the sounds and rhythms of everyday life
- respond well to stories that connect school life and home life
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think makes it hard for Nic to carry his double bass all the way home?
- Imagination: If your walk home had its own soundtrack, what would it sound like?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever carried something big or heavy that you were really proud of?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Nic feels moving between his school world and his home streets?
- Art & illustration: What sounds do you imagine when you look at the pictures of the busy city streets?
