Seven-year-old Caden has two BIG dreams: to have a real, "big-kid" drum set and to start his own band. When his best friend Ben invites him to come along to a garage sale (Caden's first ever), he finds the perfect drum set! However, he faces two problems: he doesn't have enough money, and he needs to come up with something to trade that will make the drum set owner happy.

This funny, feel-good early reader chapter book features short chapters and illustrations, along with easy-to-understand definitions of musical instruments, making it a perfect early reader for ages 6–9. Themes of perseverance, friendship, problem-solving, and kindness make it an excellent choice for classrooms and independent reading.

A standalone story in the Caden series, Caden and the Great Band Plan will inspire kids to tap out rhythms on anything nearby—and believe they can build something awesome, one small step at a time.