Big Tune, Alliah L. Agostini
Big Tune, Alliah L. Agostini
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Big Tune
Rise of the Dancehall Prince

Author: Alliah L. Agostini

Narrator: David Monteith

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/28/2023


Synopsis

An exuberant picture book written by Alliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice is about a Black boy with big dancing dreams who learns the meaning of courage and community.
It’s the weekend, first in June; speaker’s blasting out big tune!Cousins, aunties, uncles, friends pack the house, and fun begins.
Shane is shy but loves to dance―and all year long, he’s picked up cansto earn some money toward his goal: high-tops with a pump-up sole.
But then the speaker blows―it’s done! Will this stop his family’s fun?Can Shane come through to save the day and bring back Big Tune Saturday?
Set within a vibrant Caribbean American neighborhood and told to a rhythmic beat, Big Tune is a story of Black boy joy that touches on determination, confidence to express who you are, selflessness, and community gratitude.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lissette on January 18, 2023

This book opens with a nod to Jamaican singers, rappers and DJs, and immediately sets the tone for this big tune story! Then we meet Shane, a sweet boy with big plans and a fear of not being as good a dancer as his father—the dancehall king. Through rhythmic rhymes and beautiful, vibrant illustratio......more

Goodreads review by Miki on January 26, 2024

The story and illustrations in this children's book are FANTASTIC! I loved the use of dialect and rhyming to engage you in Shane's story, and there were moments I wanted to blast some of my favourite 90s tunes, I'm looking at you Salt-N-Pepa ;) I also love that this story has roots its in Jamaican tr......more

Goodreads review by Lolz on February 11, 2025

Music and dancing - two of life’s great joys! The art is interesting, almost like collage. The page of mix tapes at the beginning is very cool. Now gotta go listen to some Super Cat and Dj Kool Herc 🎶......more

Goodreads review by Rashmi on March 09, 2023

There is so much to love about this book! The joyous, rhythmic story and equally awesome illustrations will have you wishing for a dance party in a heartbeat! A beautiful reminder of the power of music, movement, and community. Perfect for every home and school library.......more

Goodreads review by MAYA on May 21, 2023

My 3 year old really loved this book! We check out a few books from the library every other week- this was the first one he asked to read over and over again. The rhythm of the poetry writing style was soothing, and the pictures showed the story really well. I think this one is a keeper! I’ll have t......more