Ah, Music!3 reviews

HarperTrophy, 2005

Refreshing Music Mini-encyclopedia

+ Teaching aid.
+ In small doses ...

Aliki provides a broad synopsis of music-its place in history, cultures and the human heart-in this inspirational, informative volume. Each page consists of a collage of images united by a concise narrative. What is especially refreshing about this mini-encyclopedia of music is that Aliki ...
  
  











  



  
Pictures at an Exhibition4 reviews
Anna Harwell Celenza

Charlesbridge Publishing, 2006

Another treasure from Celenza!

+ just perfect!
+ Lovely Book
+ Pictures at an Ehibition
  
  











  



  
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin (Caldecott Honor Book)41 reviews
Lloyd Moss

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1995

Love This Book!

+ Great addition to your library
+ Fun book
+ my pre-schooler loves it!
+ Great gift
  
  











  



  
Meet the Instruments of the Orchestra: (with Audio CD) (Book & CD Rom)
Genevieve Helsby, Evelyn Glennie

Naxos Books, 2007
  
  











  



  
Mozart Finds a Melody3 reviews
Stephen Costanza

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2004

Enchanting New Children's Book

+ Wonderful Book!
+ One of those books we'll always keep

Wolfgang Mozart must compose a new tune that will be heard in the famous Burgtheater in Vienna by Saturday evening. But poor Mozart can't think of any notes to write. Alas, he is suffering from writer's block. Until his hungry pet starling, Miss Bimms, sings a melody and gets his brain flowing. ...
  
  











  



  
Musical Instruments from a to Z (Alphabasics)1 review
Bobbie Kalman

Crabtree Publishing Company, 1997

Eclectic Mix is Informing and Entertaining

Musical Instruments From A to Z is a wonderfully eclectic alphabet book. The choice of instruments runs the gamut from the ordinary; guitar, clarinet, drum, to the unique and unusual; ch'ing, alpenhorn, and zeze. The choice of instruments for each letter is sometimes just what you would think; D ...
  
  











  



  
I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello9 reviews
Barbara S. Garriel

Boyds Mills Press, 2004

Cute Book.....fun teaching tool

+ great fun
+ Gulp!
+ Fun and Educational
+ Great read for young ones
  
  











  



  
The Story of the Incredible Orchestra: An Introduction to Musical Instruments and the Symphony Orchestra5 reviews
Bruce Koscielniak

Sandpiper, 2003

Let's Make Music.....

+ Nicely Done
+ a wonderful book for people who want to share music
+ Great book for any kid's library, even 50-year-old kids!
+ Very informative book
  
  











  



  
Story of the Orchestra : Listen While You Learn About the Instruments, the Music and the Composers Who Wrote ...19 reviews
Robert T. Levine

Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2000

Highly Entertaining and Educational

+ Story of the Orchestra
+ Homeschool Parent
+ I love this book!
+ Excellent book and CD!!!
  
  











  



  
Kids Make Music!: Clapping & Tapping from Bach to Rock! (Williamson Kids Can! Series)2 reviews
Avery Hart, Paul Mantell, ...

Williamson Publishing Company, 1993

Great book!

+ This book is an excellent source for teachers.

I homeschool my kids and we use this book everyday as part of our school curriculum. We have made instruments, we have learned facts, we have appreciated nature with this book and have incorporated it in our daily lessons. It is designed real well - the chapters are awesome and make it so ...
  
  











  



  
Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought)14 reviews
Kathleen Krull

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2002

GREAT for kids - first exposure to composers tough for little ones

+ Fun, Informative & Interesting
+ Musicians, Musicians' Lives
+ Great musical resource!
+ Great Book!
  
  











  



  
The Philharmonic Gets Dressed (Reading Rainbow Book)18 reviews
Karla Kuskin

HarperTrophy, 1986

The perfect addition to a musical child's library

+ Wonderful Book
+ terrific for budding musicians (and non)

I first read (or rather had this book read to me) when I was a young child, and it still has a place in my adult bookcase. Never have I read such a brilliant explanation of the lives of classical musicians in New York City: how they begin to get dressed for work while other adults return home from ...
  
  











  



  
Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids20 reviews
Camille Saint-Saens, Barrie C. Turner

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1999

Great Fun!

+ Excellent book, CD volume not equalized
+ learning about instruments
+ It's beutiful but.. need more action!
+ Excellent teaching resource
  
  











  



  
Meet the Orchestra13 reviews
Ann Hayes

Voyager Books, 1995

Start Their Emotional Intelligence Young for the Sheer Joy of It

+ Great Book
+ Introduction to Music
+ A wonderful book to instill interest in music for young readers.
  
  











  



  
Mozart Finds a Melody3 reviews
Stephen Costanza

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2004

Enchanting New Children's Book

+ Wonderful Book!
+ One of those books we'll always keep

Wolfgang Mozart must compose a new tune that will be heard in the famous Burgtheater in Vienna by Saturday evening. But poor Mozart can't think of any notes to write. Alas, he is suffering from writer's block. Until his hungry pet starling, Miss Bimms, sings a melody and gets his brain flowing. ...
  
  











  



  
Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids20 reviews
Camille Saint-Saens, Barrie C. Turner

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1999

Great Fun!

+ Excellent book, CD volume not equalized
+ learning about instruments
+ It's beutiful but.. need more action!
+ Excellent teaching resource
  
  











  



  
Meet the Orchestra13 reviews
Ann Hayes

Voyager Books, 1995

Start Their Emotional Intelligence Young for the Sheer Joy of It

+ Great Book
+ Introduction to Music
+ A wonderful book to instill interest in music for young readers.
  
  











  



  
Musical Instruments from a to Z (Alphabasics)1 review
Bobbie Kalman

Crabtree Publishing Company, 1997

Eclectic Mix is Informing and Entertaining

Musical Instruments From A to Z is a wonderfully eclectic alphabet book. The choice of instruments runs the gamut from the ordinary; guitar, clarinet, drum, to the unique and unusual; ch'ing, alpenhorn, and zeze. The choice of instruments for each letter is sometimes just what you would think; D ...
  
  











  



  
Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought)14 reviews
Kathleen Krull

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2002

GREAT for kids - first exposure to composers tough for little ones

+ Fun, Informative & Interesting
+ Musicians, Musicians' Lives
+ Great musical resource!
+ Great Book!
  
  











  



  
I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello9 reviews
Barbara S. Garriel

Boyds Mills Press, 2004

Cute Book.....fun teaching tool

+ great fun
+ Gulp!
+ Fun and Educational
+ Great read for young ones