{"product_id":"soulful-struttin-hardcover","title":"Soulful Struttin' - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulia Pierre Hammond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAna Latese\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA father and daughter's afternoon of cleaning becomes a celebration of the music, food, and culture of New Orleans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a quiet Sunday afternoon of chores at Clara's house. Until Clara's dad starts singing and dancing, that is! With a broom and an off-key voice, Dad brings Louisiana jazz to the drudgery of housecleaning. Together, they find music in every household object as they sing and dance through a combination of jazz, blues, soul, and African beats. The entire house transforms into a New Orleans parade, in a day filled with harmony, soul food, family heritage, and joyful memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoulful Struttin' \u003c\/i\u003eis a joyful story about a father-daughter relationship full of humor and love. Inspired by her childhood with her Black father from New Orleans and Brazilian mother, author Julia Pierre Hammond has written a story that appeals to all the senses, using music, food, vivid visuals, rhythm, noises, dancing, and language. Additional material at the back of the book includes a cleanup playlist, a gumbo recipe, a game, and questions to help readers think about the story and themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Pierre Hammond\u003c\/b\u003e can't remember a time when she wasn't writing. She loves to write stories that include her Black and Brazilian heritage and to create books where children feel worthy and seen. Before becoming a full-time children's book writer, she danced ballet through college and taught grades 3-12. Julia lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, two kids, and dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.13 x 10.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753326346528,"sku":"9798885545259","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cf0ec6d0ca9ad223f3f64a3c0d3a6f58.webp?v=1780017317","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/soulful-struttin-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}