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A Tuba Christmas Hardcover – Picture Book, September 15, 2018

by Helen L. Wilbur (Author), Mary Reaves Uhles (Illustrator)
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With a family that loves music as much as hers does, it was only a matter of time before it was Ava's turn to pick out an instrument. Her mother plays the piano, her father plays the violin, and one brother plays the cello while the other plays the clarinet. As soon as Ava selects an instrument, she will be able to join them as they practice for the annual holiday concert. And her family has definite ideas on what instrument Ava should select, from the piano to the flute to the violin. But Ava isn't interested in any of them. Ava wants to play the tuba. And she gets her wish. But playing the tuba isn't as easy as it seems. And there is no place for a tuba in the annual concert. But with the encouragement of her music teacher, Ava finds a place for her and her tuba in a special holiday celebration.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    560L
  6. Dimensions
    9.2 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
  8. Publication date
    September 15, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    1585363847
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1585363841
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The wonderfully diverse cast of characters, from Rodney, an African-American with locs, to Ava s schoolmates and the musicians who make up the tuba band, demonstrates the book s embrace of ensemble participation. Watercolors cheerily splash across the nicely designed pages. A variety of typefaces and perspectives lends a lively, rhythmic feel to the book. --Kirkus Starred Review

Uhles stocks her watercolor illustrations with a diverse cast (Ava's parents are an interracial couple, Rodney a young African American man in dreadlocks) and leads up to a terrific climactic view of the band members and their instruments alike decked fetchingly in Christmas decorations. Wilbur concludes this sweet blast of holiday cheer with shout-outs to the instrument and also to the tradition of actual holiday tuba concerts that began with one at Rockefeller Center in 1974. --Booklist

Perseverance and a small girl's determination to find a place for herself and her beloved instrument make for a vivid story that reads like no other holiday tale.

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Mary Reaves Uhles captures all of the heart of this one-of-a-kind story in her vivid and action-filled illustrations that reveal Ava s enthusiasm for her shiny, coiled instrument. Images of Ava practicing while the cat covers its ears and the neighbor s dog howls as the notes go awry add humor, but also reinforce Ava s determination to learn the tuba. Ava s interactions with Rodney are uplifting and will boost young readers confidence in their own abilities.

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About the Author

A former librarian, Helen L. Wilbur spent many years in the world of publishing. She has a B.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago and an M.A. in Library Science from Columbia University. Helen’s award-winning children’s books include Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop (2014 Bank Street Best Books of the Year for Children, 2013 Creative Child Seal of Excellence Award), Lily’s Victory Garden (2011 Storytelling World Resource Honor Award: Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners Category, 2011 IRA Teacher’s Choices Reading List – Primary Category), Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet (2009 Mom’s Choice Award) and M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet (a 2007 ASPCA Henry Bergh Honor Book). She shares her writing experiences at conferences, schools, and libraries. Helen lives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and spends her summers in the mountains of New Hampshire. Read more about her at helenwilbur.com.

Mary Reaves Uhles has illustrated several children’s books, including The Little Kids’ Table, by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle; The Twelve Days of Christmas in Tennessee, by Alice Faye Duncan; and the poetry collection Kooky Crumbs, by Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis. Before illustrating books for children, Mary worked as an animator on projects for Warner Brothers and Fisher-Price Interactive. A graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, Mary lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Find her online at maryuhles.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sleeping Bear Press (September 15, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585363847
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585363841
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Mary Reaves Uhles has created illustrations for numerous books and magazines. Her books include THE LITTLE KID'S TABLE by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle (Sleeping Bear 2015); KOOKY CRUMBS by J. Patrick Lewis (Kane Miller 2016); and BEYOND THE GRAVE by Dottie Enderle (ABDO Magic Wagon Press 2013). Mary has twice been awarded the Grand Prize for Illustration from the SCBWI Midsouth Conference and her piece, EAT was a finalist in the 2014 SCBWI Bologna Book Fair Gallery. Prior to beginning her career as a freelance illustrator, Mary worked as an animator on projects for Warner Brothers and Fisher-Price Interactive. As Midsouth Illustrator Coordinator of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Mary lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Since creating characters and stories is her favorite thing in the world (even more than mocha fudge ice cream) she feels mighty lucky to do it every day in her hilltop studio.

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SSTeach06
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute book
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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This is a very cute book and super unique! It's a great add to your children's library or to your Christmas book collection. Highly recommend and I can't wait to take my kids to a tuba Christmas performance one day in the future.
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Deborah S. Koch
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
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Low brass players always feel a little underappreciated. We just don't fit into every musical situation like a flute or trumpet would. This is also a lesson on how different is good and to not judge others. A good book for kids, and once you read it, find a Tuba Christmas performance to attend, and bring your book. The concerts are FREE!!!
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Gal3
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
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A fun book for the little ones that are interested in music. Tuba families will love it.
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Peg
4.0 out of 5 stars Tuba Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018
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Good children's story about Tuba Christmas with an explanation in the back about the tradition. My niece seems to like it when I read it to her.
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Kristina975
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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Very cute story! Beautifully illustrated. Bought for my nephew who loves the local Tuba Christmas show.
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PLW
5.0 out of 5 stars Diverse and adorable
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
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As a teacher and female tuba player, I LOVE this book.
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Kate in Silver Spring
5.0 out of 5 stars Illustrations AND story
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018
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A lovely book. Gorgeous illustrations. Warm and adorable story. I ordered one copy to check it out and today, I just ordered two more copies.
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