About the Author

Matthew Gollub is a nationally known children's author, speaker and performer. He has created 18 picture books which together have garnered 25 national awards and distinctions. His musical narrations on audio CDs accompany some of his most popular books including The Jazz Fly and Jazz Fly 2: The Jungle Pachanga. A dynamic drummer and bilingual presenter, he has also performed at over 1,000 elementary schools nationwide, inspiring students and families to read for fun. He lives with his family in Santa Rosa, CA.

Reviews

"The cross-cultural interplay of scat and Latin rhythms wins. !Que bueno!" --Kirkus Reviews
"[Gollub] gives educators useful information and ideas." --School Library Journal
"Nicely enhanced by the bouncing narration and Latin rhythms on the accompanying CD." --A.L.A. Booklist