Books by Tomeko Brown – Children’s Fiction & Activity Resources

Bring Home Today– An Instrument for Florenda

Early Chapter Book

“As featured on The Children’s Book Review“

Florenda Little has always wanted to play in a band. She is surrounded by the sounds of music in her small Louisiana town. She is thrilled when her school announces a new band class starting after summer break. Florenda visits the local music store with her mother. They discover the instrument she wants to play is beyond their budget. This presents Florenda with a tough challenge. Will she be capable of playing the instrument she’s dreamed of, or will her musical aspirations have to wait?

Note: Bookstores, libraries, and educators can order An Instrument for Florenda directly through Ingram at the 55% wholesale price. Available in paperback.

Few Accolades for An Instrument for Florenda (2nd Edition)

“The story is wonderful. There are so many beautiful and heartwarming moments here -hard work, perseverance, grit, love, and accomplishing something you really believe in and something your heart calls you to do.”– Jennifer Rees, Children’s Book Editor at Reedsy

“I liked how the author clearly explained what Florenda’s relationships were with the other characters like The Lyles and her friend Lilly. I think these two things will make it easier for younger readers who are starting to read chapter books for the first time not to get confused despite the length of the story being longer than what they are used to reading. I also liked how the book showed that while things may not work out exactly how you want, there are other ways to get to where you want. I think this is an important lesson for young readers. Overall, I think this book is perfect for readers of younger ages who are just starting to read chapter books.”

– 12- year-old LitPick Reviewer (5 stars)

Thank you to the Indie Children’s Authors Connection for reviewing An Instrument for Florenda (2nd edition)

Thank you to Mary Lanni, Librarian and Book Reviewer for her book review. Listen below.