Clarinet and Trumpet

A charming and funny picture book featuring the harmonious friendship between Clarinet and Trumpet.

But what happens when their friendship falls flat? Ellsworth charts their mounting discord after Oboe marches in with a double reed, convincing Clarinet that woodwinds should stick together. The brass escalate the fight when Trombone joins Trumpet and empties his spit valve right on Oboe.

The music room quickly divides as Clarinet gathers Flute and Bassoon, while Trumpet enlists French Horn and Tuba to even the score. Soon, the woodwinds and brass collide in an eardrum-popping showdown of squeaks, blares, and trills that threatens to drown out the melody entirely.

Perfect for fans of Stick & Stone and Spoon.

• Musical Instruments: Young listeners explore how woodwinds and brass differ through memorable story details, from Clarinet's cracked reeds and silver keys to Trombone's messy spit valve.
• School Drama: Band rivalry reaches a comic crescendo when Oboe lassos Trombone with her cleaning rag.
• Social-Emotional Learning: A relatable look at how easily schoolyard cliques form when new classmates arrive and peer groups start taking sides.
• Music Class: An engaging read-aloud for elementary music teachers, energized by dynamic sound words that beg to be performed including buzzing, beeping, purring, and slinking.
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