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Arturo’s Baton Syd Hoff
When Arturo misplaces his baton and feels he cannot work without it, he learns that it is his own talent, not a little stick, that makes him famous.
5971 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$5.95 
0200 Hardcover
$15.00
Bantam of the Opera Mary Jane Auch
Luigi the rooster wins fame and fortune as an opera star.
3128 Hardcover
Grades preK-5 32pp
$16.95
Bat Boy and His Violin Gavin Curtis
This bat boy plays sweet music and inspires his team (The Kansas City Monarchs) to victory.
1159 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp $6.99
0991 Hardcover
$16.99
Ben’s Trumpet Rachel Isadora
Ben dreams of filling the air with the sounds and rhythms of jazz along with his favorite musicians.
9888 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$6.99
1943 Hardcover
$17.95
Bijou, Bonbon and Bean Joan Sweeney, illus. Leslie Wilson Wu
The kittens who danced for Degas will appeal to cat lovers, artist and ballerinas.
4867 paperback
Grades preK-3 26pp
$6.95
9752 Hardcover
$12.95
Cello of Mr. O Jane Cutler, illus. Greg Couch
A moving story set in a war-torn city and the way music can bring hope, unity and determination.
1191 Hardcover
Grades K-5 48pp
$15.99
Fiddlin’ Sam Marianna Dengler
Wandering through the Ozarks, bringing joy with music, Fiddlin’ Sam seeks the right person to take up a fiddle.
7421 Hardcover
Grades preK-3 32pp
$15.95
Froggy Plays in the Band Jonathan London, illus. Frank Remkiewicz
Practice, practice, practice lead to success for Froggy and his friends in this marching band contest.
5327 Hardcover
Grades preK-3 32pp
$15.99
Horace and Morris Join the Chorus James Howe
What about the third friend, Dolores, who can’t sing and is not accepted? A clever solution to a common dilemma.
9391 Hardcover
Grades preK-3 32
pages $16.95
Lentil Robert McClosky
Harmonic playing saves the day for a city’s homecoming celebration.
2874 paperback
Grades preK-3 62pp
$5.99
The Lost Music Kathryn Meyrick
How Gustav Mole and his family left their noise—shattered home, traveled the world in search of the lost music and triumphantly brought it home again. The animals of the world introduce the instruments of the various cultures.
3271 paperback
Grades preK-4 32pp
$6.99
3042 Hardcover
$14.99
3786 cassette
Patrick Macnee, narrator
$6.99
Loudest, Fastest, Best Drummer in Kansas Marguerite Davol
Maggie saves the town of Serena, Kansas with her loud, fast drumming.
1915 Hardcover
Grades K-4 32pp
$15.95
Max Found Two Sticks Brian Pinkney
Although he doesn’t feel like talking, a young boy responds to questions by drumming on various objects. Max learns that you don’t need to talk to say how you feel—especially when you have music.
593X paperback
Grades K-4 40pp
$6.99
7764 Hardcover
$17.00
Meet the Orchestra Ann Hayes, illus. Karmen Thompson
Water color paintings of animals playing musical instruments. Organized by families of instruments, each page depicts the features, sounds and role of each musical instrument in the orchestra.
2227 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$6.00
5269 Hardcover
$16.00
Mole Music David McPhail
Mole learns to play the violin in the privacy of his home and has a more magical effect on the world than he every dreams of.
7663 paperback
Grades preK-4 32pp
$6.95
8196 Hardcover
$16.95
Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon Mike Thaler
A wacky story that relieves all the fears of the reluctant music student. It can be fun after all!
8733 paperback
Grades 1-4 32pp $3.50
The Musical Life of Gustav Mole Kathryn Meyrick
A tender-sweet story of a family committed to a musical life. Different instruments, moods and occasions are all included.
3476 paperback
Grades preK-4 32pp
$6.99
3034 Hardcover
$14.99
376X Cassette
Patrick Macnee narrator $6.99
Nathaniel’s Violin Alison Lohans, illus. Marlene Watson
The first sounds Nathaniel makes on his violin are awful, but after practicing and practicing, one day he makes real music and magical things begin to happen on the farm.
0649 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$6.95
Opera Cat Tess Weaver, illus. Andrea Wesson
A heartwarming story about a special relationship between Alma the cat and her owner, opera diva Madame SoSo
6353 Hardcover
Grades preK-3 32pp
$15.00
Pamela’s First Musical Wendy Wasserstein
A girl and her Aunt have a special outing together and learn the magic of a broadway musical.
2923 paperback
Grades preK-3 40pp
$5.95
The Philharmonic Gets Dressed Karle Kuskin, illus Marc Simont
Diversity comes together in a symphony performance, but what leads up to the moment? This Reading Rainbow book is a comical look at the evening’s preparation by 105 people.
124x paperback
Grades preK-4 48pp
$5.95
6221 Hardcover
$15.95
Remarkable Farkle McBride John Lithgow, illus. C.F. Payne
Musical prodigy Farkle McBride tries a number of instruments before discovering that conducting the orchestra makes him happy.
3407 Hardcover
Grades preK-3 40pp
$16.00
Story of the Orchestra w/CD Robert T. Levine, illus. Meredith Hamilton
Eye-catching illustrations, engaging text, and delightful musical selections on the 70 minute CD.
1489 Hardcover
w/CD Grades 4-8
96pp $19.98
Winter Concert Yuko Takao
A visual expression of the joy that beautiful music brings to the world.
4266 Hardcover
Grades K-up 32pp
$7.95
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin Lloyd Moss, illus. Marjorie Priceman
A solo trombone, a trumpet makes it a duet, a French horn a trio and so on. With rhythmic verse, and playful, flowing artwork the orchestra assembles. Readers are sure to shout “Encore!”
5248 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$6.99
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