Play, Louis, Play!: The True Story of a Boy and His Horn

Description: Weinstein and Morrison deliver a rollicking biography of jazz great Louis Armstrong's childhood, told from the perspective of his dearest companion--his horn. Illustrations.

Brief description: MURIEL HARRIS WEINSTEIN's poems have appeared in The Comstock Review, Nassau Review, Kent State Review, Nexus, and many anthologies. She is the author of the picture book When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Jazz. She lives in New York.

Review Quotes:

"Louis Armstrong's life comes alive in this story. It's as sweet and powerful as his music. I loved it; I know readers will too. What a treat!" --Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor author of Pictures of Hollis Woods

"I have read dozens of books about Louis Armstrong and know that this one is extra special. Muriel Harris Weinstein has done it again!" --Michael Cogswell, Director, Louis Armstrong House Museum

"This charming book . . . is a thoroughly delightful, well-informed piece of work--as well as an excellent way to introduce a curious child to the inspiring story of the greatest jazz musician of the twentieth century." --Terry Teachout, author of Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong