librarybonanza 's review for:

Jazz for Lunch! by Jarrett Dapier, Eugenia Mello
4.0

Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Food: Making lunch

A boy and his Auntie visit a Jazz club for lunch but leave in the middle of the set because the boy soon becomes overstimulated by the crowd and the heat. The Auntie feels artistically inspired to cook and they both make a delicious lunch fit for a feast--which is exactly what they provide to their surprise guests: the jazz band from the club!

Dapier pairs onomatopoeia and clever twists on the names of Jazz greats to create a rhythmic, bouncy story. The illustrations are gorgeous and perfect for one-on-one reading but it may be used as a read-aloud if you pair the book with some background Jazz. Jazzy parents will love reading this aloud as they admire the album covers throughout and their favorite musicians.