Rock 'N' Roll Soul by Susan Verde

Title: Rock N Roll Soul

Author: Susan Verde

Illustrations: Matthew Cordell

Publisher: Abrams Books For Young Readers

ISBN: 9781419728495

Review:

Do you love music? Do you hear beats, hums and musical sounds in everything around you? Well, you’re not alone.

One young girl at school’s sees a poster for a talent show. She doesn’t own or play an instrument, but she knows she has a rock’n’roll soul. Her headset helps the music circulate through her and around her. This young girl can make a beat with sticks and rocks and bowls with spoons. There isn’t anything around that can’t make a sound. When the time comes, will she be ready for the big show?

Author Susan Verde has written an energetic story with vibrant rhyme. Readers can speed up or slow down when reading this musically enhanced story. Black, white and grey illustrations are infused with bits of color which keeps the main character in focus. Simple sentence structure and recognizable objects make this the perfect story for any beginner. Parents, teachers and caregivers can share this story and open discussions about music and sounds.