num_pages: 32
description: This heartwarming picture book (based on a true story) depicts a day in the life of Hosea Taylor a musician whowith his charm talent and generositybrought joy to everyone he met. Every day Hosea takes the Number 42 bus into the city to play his shiny brass saxophoneand to hopefully earn enough money. Setting up in his favorite place Hosea makes sweet music as people greet him with a smile a little girl dances and crowds surround him. A surprise ending reveals what the money is really for. Kathleen Blasis delightful text and Shane Evans colorful images capture the real-life closeness between the much-loved Hoseawho shared his passion for music and life with everyoneand his community.An Author's Note explains how Blasi learned about Hosea Taylor (1948-2016) and what compelled her to write his story.
language: English
title: Hosea Plays On
publisher: Union Square Kids