Snack Time Jam
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Andrea J. Loney, author
Andrea J. Loney is a teacher and the author of Double Bass Blues, which won a Caldecott Honor. Her many other children's books include Keep Trying (Don't Give Up!); Bunnybear; Take a Picture of Me, James Vanderzee!; and the Abby in Orbit series. Her work can also be found in the critically acclaimed children’s poetry anthology No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History.
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Letícia Moreno, illustrator
Letícia Moreno is a comic artist and the illustrator of many picture books, including Pajammin', Where There Is Love, Just Like You, No More Sleeping In, and I Am an Antiracist Hero. In her artwork Letícia focuses on drawing cute, colorful, and fun Black characters who refuse stereotypes.
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School Library Journal
Jesse and Isabella transform snack time into a concert in this playful “Storytelling Math” series entry. Jesse plunks his spoon and Isabella shakes her snack box, but their initial attempts at music-making result in chaotic noise. The pair realizes that taking turns yields better results, but it’s less fun than playing together. Instead, they team up to pair their sound patterns to create harmony. Loney uses spare, effective dialogue and expressive sound effects to illustrate the duo’s problem-solving. Moreno’s playful illustrations use colorful and dynamic font size and frequency to demonstrate the shift from dissonance to unity. Practical back matter provides caregivers with ideas to expand learning through ¬daily routines. VERDICT A relatable example of incorporating early math and music concepts into everyday life.
Board Book
ISBN: 978-1-62354-644-1
Ages: 0–2
Page count: 16
6 x 6
Publication date: October 13, 2026



