Kennedy Vilt - Mama Don’t Allow by Thacher Hurd

Mama Don’t Allow by Thacher Hurd tells the story of Mile’s and his new saxophone. His parents and even the neighborhood begin to grow tired of his playing. Mile’s mother asks him to practice his new saxophone outside. Miles forms a band with three others to form what they call the “Swamp Band.” Their loud music suddenly peeks interest, but their new audience seems odd. Miles and the Swamp Band are asked to play at the Alligator Ball. At first, Miles and his band do not notice what their fans have in store, but soon they catch on. They make their escape from the hungry alligators by playing a lullaby, putting the alligators fast to sleep. At the end, Miles receives praise from his mother for his soft playing on his new saxophone. Hurd’s clear text and images make Mama Don’t Allow a fun and easy read.