Bebop Express

Reach for this book when you want to channel a child's high energy into a rhythmic, joyful shared reading experience or when you want to introduce the concept of musical heritage through movement and sound. It is a perfect choice for active listeners who find it hard to sit still, as the text encourages a physical connection to the story through its percussive beat. Bebop Express is a poetic journey across the United States on a train that moves to the syncopated rhythms of jazz. As the train chugs from New York City to New Orleans and beyond, children are introduced to the sights and sounds of American geography and the soulful roots of African American musical culture. It celebrates curiosity and creativity, making it ideal for preschoolers and early elementary students who are beginning to explore the world around them through rhythm and rhyme.