Mister Boom Boom (Frank Coates) is a music educator, entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, YouTuber, and owner of Music Play Patrol. He is a passionate advocate for music enrichment in early education. Using his background as a composer and pianist, Mister Boom Boom creates a unique experience for his students and viewers introducing them to instruments from around the world. When he isn’t performing for audiences around the country, he teaches in the Philadelphia region through his music enrichment company, Music Play Patrol.
Music Play Patrol (MPP) is a music enrichment program that travels to schools, childcare centers, libraries, and summer camps. MPP specializes in working with schools that can no longer afford to have a full-time music and creative arts teacher.
In 2020, Mister Boom Boom launched Mr. Boom Boom’s Music Room, an interactive music education web series that introduces children to the world of music through percussion and rhythm.
Rocky is a young boy who likes to play outside, read stories, ride his bike, and so many other things. But one thing Rocky does NOT like is bedtime! Rocky will do whatever it takes to stay up late, even lie. Until one night when he hears strange sounds coming from his closet. . . . He runs to tell Mama and Daddy—but will they believe him? This delightful and engaging story explores our bedtime fears and the importance of telling the truth. Written by Frank Coates—best known as Mister Boom Boom of Philadelphia’s beloved children’s music program, Music Play Patrol!
Author: Frank Coates
Illustrator: Carlos Varejão
Publisher: Music Play Patrol
Paperback ISBN: 979-8-218-33973-9
Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-218-33572-4
eBook ISBN: 979-8-218-30728-8
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