Tubby the Tuba bookcover

Tubby the Tuba

Paul Tripp 

(Author)

Henry Cole 

(Illustrated by)
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Description

For sixty years audiences have been charmed by the adventures of a tuba named Tubby. All day long, Tubby plays oompah, oompah with his orchestra, but what he really wants is to "dance with the pretty little tune." A resourceful bullfrog shows Tubby that everyone has the right to play his own melody. When the recording of Tubby the Tuba was first released, it met with instant success, and it went on to sell 13 million copies. Now these classic characters have been reimagined by Henry Cole in this stunning picture book, which comes complete with a CD of the author's performance with full orchestration. This is a musical and visual treat for a whole new generation to enjoy the world's most famous tuba.

Product Details

PublisherDutton Books for Young Readers
Publish DateOctober 19, 2006
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780525477174
Dimensions11.3 X 9.4 X 0.3 inches | 0.9 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

Paul Tripp was a children's musician, author, songwriter, and actor.

Henry Cole is a self-taught artist and the beloved illustrator of more than twenty books for young readers. He lives in Wilton Manors, Florida.

Reviews

"In this…satisfying 1940s tale, a tuba that wants to play melodies rather than just oompah-ing along in the background finds unlikely inspiration. In a retro style that harks back to the story’s original era, Cole outfits the flexible-bodied instruments with human faces and limbs (though modern dress), and sends bars of music floating past at opportune moments. All in all, the story will still appeal to modern young audiences…."—Kirkus Reviews

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