{"product_id":"bravo-for-backstage-hardcover","title":"Bravo for Backstage! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Rand Hess\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRandy Preston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarilena Perilli\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the magic behind the scenes!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Oscar dreams of being in the spotlight, but when the lead role in the school play goes to someone else, he finds himself in an unexpected role--stage manager. Disappointed and unsure, Oscar wonders: can you still be a star if no one sees you? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With encouragement from family and friends, Oscar learns about all the amazing people who shine from behind the scenes--like vice presidents, nurses, and even drummers. As Oscar works to keep things going backstage, he realizes that being backstage doesn't mean being invisible. It means being indispensable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy kids will love Bravo for Backstage!: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Uniquely pairs an online musical performance kit with an illustrated story \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Engaging storytelling features an uplifting lesson on handling disappointment and recognizing the value of every role \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Celebrates teamwork and the behind-the-scenes heroes who make the magic happen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When the curtains close and the audience cheers, Oscar finally understands: stars don't just shine in the spotlight--they shine where they're needed most. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Mini-Musical Tales from Bird Mountain School picture book series seamlessly blends literature and the performing arts, offering an immersive storytelling experience. Each book provides online access to a script and original song recordings, allowing readers to bring the story to life as a mini musical--just like the characters in the book. This innovative series fosters creativity, imagination, and a love for the arts, making storytelling a truly interactive adventure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Rand Hess\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor of the Mini-Musical Tales from Bird Mountain School picture book series. She is a poet, playwright, screenwriter, composer, mixed-media artist, and a New York Times bestselling author of a dozen books, including \u003ci\u003eQuiet Is Strength \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Belong\u003c\/i\u003e. Mary loves collaborative arts and working with other creators. She executive-produced the children's digital series Songbook for the Kennedy Center, and she is co-playwright for the smash-hit musical \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume\u003c\/i\u003e, which had its world premiere at the Kennedy Center and toured the United States. Whether she's creating for the page, stage, or screen, Mary has many stories to dream up and share. She lives in Southern California with her husband and sons. Visit Mary at maryrandhess.com to find out more about her books and the projects she's creating. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandy Preston \u003c\/b\u003eis the coauthor of the Mini-Musical Tales from Bird Mountain School picture book series. He is an African Piscataway composer, writer, photographer, educator, and performer. He was raised and educated in the United Kingdom and Kenya and taught English literature. Randy composed and performed for ABC Mouse, the Kennedy Center's digital series Songbook, and \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume\u003c\/i\u003e which had a national tour in 2023. He is excited about his debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eFirst Drum\u003c\/i\u003e, arriving in 2025. Randy's current projects include a musical adaptation of the documentary \u003ci\u003eLove Them First\u003c\/i\u003e and writing a giant YA novel. He co-authored the picture book \u003ci\u003eHow to Sing a Son\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eg\u003c\/i\u003e with Kwame Alexander. For more information about Randy and his many projects, visit randypreston.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarilena Perilli\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in New York City. Her first art influences were the colorfully painted subway cars clattering above her on elevated tracks. Her work brings the charm of 1960s and 70s process printing into the digital world, giving it a fresh, energetic spin. Marilena prefers to work digitally, leaning into the textured and painterly qualities of gouache while using limited color palettes. She has worked extensively in children's publishing, as well as in editorial, educational, licensing, advertising, and television. Marilena's love language is cooking, and she enjoys recreating dishes from her first-generation Italian-American upbringing. She lives in Westchester, New York, with her firefighter husband and two teenage boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.88 x 8.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47314093474041,"sku":"9798885544030","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/AUW0mAerFb9798885544030.webp?v=1769407721","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/bravo-for-backstage-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}