Hosea Plays on

By Kathleen M Blasi and Kathleen M. Blasi

This heartwarming picture book (based on a true story) depicts a day in the life of Hosea Taylor, a musician who--with his charm, talent, and generosity--brought joy to everyone he met.

Every day, Hosea takes the Number 42 bus into the city to play his shiny brass saxophone--and 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 Blasi's delightful text and Shane Evan's colorful images capture the real-life closeness between the much-loved Hosea--who shared his passion for music and life with everyone--and his community.

An Author's Note explains how Blasi learned about Hosea Taylor (1948-2016), and what compelled her to write his story.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 145492683X
• ISBN13: 9781454926832
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 3 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4