Marley and the Family Band

A picture book that celebrates music, love, and family from author Cedella Marley. It is a poetic story about a young girl who moves to a new country and learns to make friends -- inspired by a childhood growing up with the musician Bob Marley as a father.

When Marley and her family move from Jamaica to Delaware, she knows life is about to change in big ways. And she's got the perfect plan to help her and her siblings make friends: an outdoor concert for the whole neighborhood!

But when the weather ruins their plans, she discovers help in the most unlikely places as her new neighbors quickly become the kindest of friends.

In this joyful, vibrant picture book inspired by her childhood and iconic father, Cedella Marley assures children that nothing can stop the music as long as they have community.

• Category
   Juvenile Fiction
• Age Group
   6 to 8 yrs
• Grade Level
   K-2
• Language
   English
• Binding
   Hardcover
• Theme 1
   Social, Personal & Family Topics
• Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
   Emotions & Feelings
   
• Author
   Marley, Cedella & Baptiste, Tracey
• Publisher
   Random House, Inc.
• Publication Date
   2/1/2022
• Pages
   40
• Dimensions
   0.5 H × 10.6 L × 9.7 W