A Horn for Louis
A Horn for Louis by Eric A. Kimmel, published by Random House in 2005, is an engaging biography that introduces young readers to the early life of the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong. At just seven years old, Louis faces significant challenges, including poverty and the need to help his mother make ends meet. The narrative follows his journey as he rides a junk wagon through the streets of New Orleans, playing his tin horn and dreaming of a better future, particularly when he spots a beautiful brass trumpet in a pawn shop window.
This book presents themes of hard work, persistence, and hope, making it a valuable addition to any young reader’s collection. Through Louis’s story, readers will explore important values such as cooperation, trust, and friendship. With 86 pages of captivating content, A Horn for Louis serves as an educational resource that aligns well with topics in biography, music, and cultural history, making it suitable for various educational settings, including Black History Month and beyond.
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Seven-year-old Louis Armstrong was too poor to buy a real horn. He didn’t even go to school. To help his mother pay the rent, Louis had a job. Every day he rode a junk wagon through the streets of New Orleans, playing his tin horn and collecting stuff people didn’t want. Then one day the junk wagon passed a pawn shop with a gleaming brass trumpet in the window. . . .
“A Horn for Louis” is perfect for Black History Month. With messages about hard work, persistence, hope, tolerance, cooperation, trust, and friendship, it’s perfect for the rest of the year, too!
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