About The Book

Lay down a baby beat and learn all about the history of rap!

"This is sooooo adorbs!!" —Missy Elliot on Twitter
2019 National Parenting Product Award Winner
From Grandmaster Flash to Kendrick Lamar, rap has shaped generations and brought a voice to the voiceless. Bop along with the greats in this adorable baby book that introduces little ones to the rappers that started it all! Parental Advisory: May cause toddlers to develop excessive amounts of swagger.

Get to Know The Story of Series!
Introduce little music lovers to the exciting world of rock, rap, country, and pop with this engaging board book series for babies and toddlers! Featuring sturdy pages designed for little hands, playful rhyming text, and colorful illustrations, The Story of series takes readers on a fun-filled journey through the history of music and the legendary artists who helped shape its sound.

From guitar heroes, ground-breaking rappers, legendary country crooners, and chart-topping performers to unforgettable musical moments, this early learning board book celebrates music in a way that toddlers can enjoy alongside parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

Key Features:
  • First Music Book for Toddlers—Introduces iconic music legends in an age-appropriate format.
  • Fun Rhyming Text—Encourages language development, listening skills, and early literacy.
  • Sturdy Board Book Pages—Durable pages made for babies and toddlers ages 0–3.
  • Music History for Little Ones—A gentle introduction to famous music artists and musical milestones.
  • Perfect for Family Reading Time—Parents who love classic rock, rap, country, or pop will enjoy sharing their favorite music with a new generation.
  • Great Gift for Music-Loving Families—Ideal baby shower, birthday, holiday, and baby gift.

About The Author

Based in the UK, Caterpillar Books focuses on producing innovative, interactive novelty books that help babies and young children make sense of the world around them through reading, playing, and learning.

Series by the Author

About The Illustrator

Lindsey Sagar grew up in a tiny town called Oswaldtwistle in the heart of Lancashire, UK. From an early age, her favorite playthings were pencils and paints and her first gallery was the fridge door. Lindsey now travels the world getting the best inspiration and ideas from all over the globe.

Product Details

Raves and Reviews

As parents we love finding board books that not only delight our babies and toddlers, but we enjoy reading over and over again as well. The new board book series from Silver Dolphin Books, The Story of Rock and The Story of Rap, is just that—fun and clever with whimsical illustrations. The perfect gift for new parents.

– NAPPA Awards Director Elena Epstein

Hailed on Twitter by Missy Elliot as “sooooo adorbs!,” this board book uses playful imagery and language to engage little ones in their first lesson on the history of rap music.

– Jackie Hostetler, Reviewed.com

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