Book description
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning picture-book debut.
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1 author picked Because as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Mo Williams has hit all the right notes in this lushly illustrated book for young readers. How does one grow up to be a classical musician? Wellā¦ one beautiful moment leads to anotherā¦and anotherā¦and another.
Just as in this book, one magical experience in my young life changed everything. Because my 4th grade teacher took our class to see the original Disney Fantasia film, I heard, for the first time, the sound of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Shadows of violin bows danced across the panoramic movie screen as the musicians, conducted by Leopold Stokowski, performed Bachās Toccata and Fugue in Dā¦
From Diane's list on childrenās books about classical music.
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