Baxter Barret Browns Bass Fiddle [Hardcover]

Tim A. McKenzie (Author), Charles Shaw (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2004 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Baxter Barret Brown has a big bass fiddle and loves the big, low sounds it makes as he plays it all day long. Why can't the fiddle go along with him on every adventure of the imagination? But it can! An adaptation here and there, and over the road they go. Baxter Barret Brown's Bass Fiddle is an age-old story of the deep bond of friendship between musicians and their instruments.

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Kindergarten-Grade 2–Baxter Barret Brown wants to take his bass fiddle wherever he goes, so he alters the instrument to suit his needs. He adds wheels, handlebars, a seat, and a big horn to make it into a bicycle. When he comes upon a lake, he attaches an anchor and a sail. Finally, he turns it into a home with a bed, a lamp, a TV, and a door cut into the side. However, when he tries to play the instrument, he finds that all of the embellishments get in the way. Realizing that "he had traded something he really loved for a lot things he didn't need," he gets back to basics. Shaw's fun-loving watercolors show a smiling boy clad in overalls and detail the imaginative changes he makes to the fiddle. The accompanying CD, which features four kid-friendly tunes and a reading of the story, emphasizes the sounds of the bass with McKenzie's smooth vocals. Together, the book and recording provide a look at acoustic instruments and folk styling suitable for music lovers or classrooms.–Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX
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About the Author

Tim A. McKenzie plays with the Texas-based acoustic trio Blue Prairie, has opened for many famous musical acts, and has entertained distinguished personalities. By day, his work is in the Texas oil fields, and he participates in music programs in Texas public schools.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Bright Sky Press (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931721068
• ISBN-13: 978-1931721066
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,128,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars You need this book, May 3, 2005

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Musicgurl65 (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baxter Barret Browns Bass Fiddle (Hardcover)

If you teach music, love music, or have children this book is for you. The CD is a bonus. I used this for classes up to 4th grade and they loved it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!, October 10, 2011

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This review is from: Baxter Barret Browns Bass Fiddle (Hardcover)

We love the book and the CD that comes with it. Tim McKinnzie did a great job. Very fun story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story, great illustrations, great music!, August 10, 2004

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Eddie Wimberley (Lubbock, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baxter Barret Browns Bass Fiddle (Hardcover)

This is a very cute children's story by Tim McKenzie, and the illustrations are very detailed and eye-catching! The audio CD included with the book has some very nice songs as well as Tim telling the story of Baxter Barret Brown. A must have for children and those of us who are young at heart!