I Want to Be a Drummer!

by Mark Powers, Maria Montag BFA (Illustrator)

Overview

Daniel wants to be a drummer, but he doesn’t have any drums. Little readers can help him find items around the house to build his drum set. After Daniel finds the musicality in everyday objects he discovers at home, children will have fun creating their very own drum set. A fun reminder that the joy of making music can be found anywhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936669509
Publisher:	blue manatee press
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Pages:	14
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Mark Powers visits schools across the country, facilitating a variety of drum, world music and alternative percussion workshops. He teaches students how to use “found sounds” to create music from common everyday items.  He resides in Portland, Oregon. Maria Montag is an artist from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Editorial Reviews

"Mark and Maria did a really lovely job with this adorable book . . . It does go a long way to inspire children to search for musical notions in everyday household items." —Todd Sucherman, drummer, Styx

"I love the gentle encouragement to create your own drum set out of found items around the house. Perfect for rainy/cold days playing indoors." —Lola Snyder, Head of Youth Services, Jackson County Public Library, Seymour, IN

"The beauty of I Want to Be a Drummer! is that it reminds readers of all ages that the joy of making music can be found anywhere . . . you just have to look around you and experiment. I highly recommend this storytime book for your young one." —Bart Elliot, drummercafe.com

"A simple introduction to a favorite musical instrument." —Kirkus Reviews

"For every little one who has made a pot into a drum and a couple spoons into drumsticks, here is a book they’ll love and can relate to!" —Regina LaCaruba, diapers-and-daydreams.com

"I Want To Be A Drummer provides a wonderful account of the spirit of creativity and ingenuity that manifests in young musicians, and percussionists in particular. The book is a warm and elegant illustration of how many--if not most--of the world's greatest drummers get their start." —Joe Wong, host and producer, The Trap Set with Joe Wong Podcast

"I Want to Be a Drummer! is a beautifully written and illustrated book that teaches young children how to problem-solve. It's a wonderful addition to my preschool classroom's library!" —Sheryl Cooper, preschool teacher and writer, Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

From the Publisher

2016-08-02
A young percussionist builds a drum.An unnamed white child wishes for a drum set. Using household items, the aspiring musician crafts a drum set over the course of this short board book. The child is identified as "Daniel" in the summary on the back of the book, but the character's bald head and lack of a name stated in the text allow readers to use their imaginations. Each turn of the page features a different component to the drum set and onomatopoeic text that teaches readers what each individual piece brings to the drum's sound. The illustrations are clean and no-frills, not boasting any flashy color scheme or much artistic flair. The narrative is as straightforward as the illustrations, and little readers will love using it as a handy guide to building their own drum sets with stuff found around the house. Adults be warned: your little ones will definitely want to make some noise after reading this. A simple introduction to a favorite musical instrument. (Board book. 2-3)

Kirkus Reviews