PictureBook Publishing Jungle Jazz

Jazz sounds drift through the trees deep in the South American jungle. Creatures wriggle, shake and swing to the beat of the drums. Snake really wants to be part of the band but he has no thumbs to thrum or strum. He can't even hum or bang on a drum. "Finally, he could stand it no more. After the animals went home that night, Snake slithered over to the instruments."

What happens next is the unfolding of a hilarious tale of Snake finding his 'hidden talent'. Gorgeously illustrated, the lush jungle foliage and deep warm tones are a perfect backdrop for the band and the animals. The back cover flap reveals a surprise board game of Snakes and Ladders, perfect for the kids to practice their counting and arithmetic. A fun-filled story about longing and belonging, the joy of music and the greater joy of friendship. The bonus addition of a Snakes and Ladders board game in the back of the book is the perfect way to develop young children’s math skills.

Author, Jo van Dam is the librarian at two Auckland primary schools and loves books and animals. She's been a finalist for the Children's Choice Award at the New Zealand Book Awards for the title Doggy Ditties (Scholastic NZ, 2015)

ISBN: 978-0-473-66938-6 Dimension: 240mm x 250mm portrait Binding: Soft cover, sections stitched and glued. Pages: 32 pages full colour Age: 3 – 7 years old