About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is acting like a tiny shadow, eager to see what you do when you are away from home. It is a perfect choice for kids who idolize a parent's unique talents or feel a sense of wonder about the adult world of work. The story follows a young rat who hitches a ride in his father's bass case to experience the vibrant, rhythmic life of a jazz musician in the big city. This rhythmic adventure celebrates the bond between father and child through the shared language of music. With its infectious scat-singing rhymes and bebop energy, it captures themes of creative pride and the joy of discovery. It is an upbeat, vocabulary-rich read for children ages 4 to 8, especially those who love music or have a parent with a cool hobby or job.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and lighthearted. It avoids heavy topics, focusing instead on a positive, celebratory depiction of the father-son relationship and the arts.
