The Band in Our Basement, Kelly J. Baptist
The Band in Our Basement, Kelly J. Baptist
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The Band in Our Basement

Author: Kelly J. Baptist

Narrator: Channie Waites

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/12/2024


Synopsis

The sounds downstairs are funky
and we start to wiggle toes.
We flip-flop and we giggle
with sheets up to the nose.
The rhythm’s steady,
the trumpet’s sweet.
Before too long,
we’re on our feet!

After hearing Daddy’s band practicing in the basement, a brother and sister can’t resist sneaking out of bed to watch them play. Careful, careful, can’t be caught.

Tiptoe past the squeaky spot! They long to join in the fun, but can’t be seen out of bed—until the discovery of a surprise band member turns the jam session into a family affair.

With an energetic, lyrical text from Kelly J. Baptist, The Band in Our Basement will have readers feeling the beat—right before settling back down for bedtime.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on March 06, 2025

The Band in Our Basement is so cute! It tells the story of two young children who secretly stay up late to listen to their parents play in a jazz band in their basement. It's absolutely brimming with a love for music, the rhythm in the poetic text is engaging and delightful, and the art is gorgeous.......more

Goodreads review by John on January 24, 2025

The Band in Our Basement is about a brother and sister - who should be in bed going to sleep, but can resist the moving and dancing to the beat of the band (which includes her parents) rehearsing in the basement. The text has rhyme and rhythm and it plays into the two characters' curiosity and need......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on February 21, 2025

The Band in Our Basement is a celebration of music, particularly jazz. And just like the music that rings throughout, author Kelly J. Baptist’s animated text has a delightful rhythm. It’s the sort of prose you want to read aloud. Jenin Mohammed’s print collage and digital illustrations piggyback on......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on April 22, 2025

Two kids have trouble sleeping when Daddy’s band practices in the basement. Who could catch a wink with such jazzy grooves? The rhyming text sounds like a score, and the illustrations are full of energy and vibrant color. With all the action going on in this house, young readers are likely going to......more

Goodreads review by Aolund on January 31, 2025

An excellent rhyming picture book that tells the tale of two siblings who just can't resist sneaking downstairs to watch their dad's band practice. I loved this! Themes: Music, Family, Rhyming Age range: Preschool-Early Elementary......more