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Created in partnership with Ebony Jr., this Little Golden Book biography celebrates the life and legacy of singer, performer, and activist Harry Belafonte. When Harry Belafonte was a little boy, he moved from Harlem, New York, to live with his grandmother in Jamaica. There, Harry fell in love with Calypso music. It was the seed that blossomed into a life dedicated to inspiring people through music. This moving biography chronicles his life and career--as an actor, a singer, and a civil rights activist who has always sought to make a difference while encouraging people to treat each other with respect and kindness.

Willie Nelson, singer-songwriter of such hits as "On the Road Again" and "You Were Always on My Mind," is the subject of this Little Golden Book biography. Children -- as well as adult fans -- will be inspired by Willie's activism and work with Farm Aid and how he always stayed true to himself by dressing how he liked and creating the music he wanted to share! --

"Lyons delivers the history of a song that has inspired generations of African-Americans to persist and resist in the face of racism and systemic oppression. . . . A heartfelt history of a historic anthem." —Publishers Weekly Now in paperback.Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us.Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us.In Jacksonville, Florida, two brothers, one of them the principal of a segregated, all-black school, wrote the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" so his students could sing it for a tribute to Abraham Lincoln's birthday in 1900. From that moment on, the song has provided inspiration and solace for generations of Black families. Mothers and fathers passed it on to their children who sang it to their children and grandchildren. Known as the Black National Anthem, it has been sung during major moments of the Civil Rights Movement and at family gatherings and college graduations. Inspired by this song's enduring significance, Kelly Starling Lyons and Keith Mallett tell a story about the generations of families who gained hope and strength from the song's inspiring words. —A CCBC Choice —A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People—An ALSC Notable Children's Book

"As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceaäneras, and on street corners in thier native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music"--

Mary Jackson is an experienced music specialist living in New Zealand. Her junior piano pupils composed these delightful songs for your child to play and sing.Auckland artist Dreama Mcfadyen loved drawing the pictures for your child to colour in, which will make your child feel that it is their picture.

"Musician, actor, and businessman Radric Delantic Davis, better known as Gucci Mane, overcame adversity as an at-risk youth in the Atlanta metropolitan area to found trap music and establish one of its earliest record labels. Davis has been labeled as everything from autistic to insane by his family and peers, who did not understand his genius or his ambition. The often-outlandish rapper beat a drug addiction and reformed his life during a lengthy incarceration. The musician now runs his record company and a clothing firm while continuing his prolific recording career. He also prioritizes his marriage and childrearing. He has one son from a prior relationship, while his wife has three children. The blended family live in Atlanta, GA." -- Back cover.

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Tyler and his friend Mason are desperate to escape the small town they've grown up in.

"One summer day, as Little Worm heads out to play, he discovers he has a song stuck in his head. "What's that you're singing?" Owl asks, but Little Worm can't say. He wriggles past, determined to learn who filled his head with "Shimmy shimmy, no-sashay." Owl flaps along with a song of his own, and before long Chipmunk, Bunny, and Fox fall in line, each contributing an ear worm to the joyful cacophony. Amid all the singing and dancing, Little Worm forgets his musical mystery until later when--surprise!--Papa Worm tucks him in."--Provided by publisher.

Sing your own SONG!Little Composers TRACE Letters, Numbers and NotesYour little musician is going to fall in LOVE with all the Music Friends in Tiny Tinkles Town.This activity book will help your child learn all the letters in the Musical Alphabet, Finger Numbers, and how to draw Music Notes and Symbols. Color, trace, and learn interactively with unforgettable songs that teach.Perfect for parents and teachers.View the Little Learning Videos for Little Composers Activity Book 1 here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIgdeF-WDt9tkA8h4-QfHJxjvL0a1e2_vView the Little Learning Videos that accompany the Tiny Tinkles Little Musician Series here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIgdeF-WDt9tl9q6SoCzzPJ6TeppuXljyVideos, worksheets, downloadable music and more resources can be found on our website.www.tinytinkles.com

"This interactive book features tips and advice from Lay Lay on how to be confident and learn to slay. Kids can create and compose their own Lay Lay-inspired freestyles and rhymes, write down the dreams and goals they want to share with the universe, and keep track of stuff in their lives that can inspire their music! Plus, they'll take fun quizzes to figure out what kind of star they'll be, design art for their debut album, and plan every details of their world tour -- from the opening act to the outfits they'll rock onstage!"--Provided by publisher.

Meet classical composer and violinist Niccolò Paganini in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. On this occasion, he finds himself bouncing around in Emily's skirt pocket as she joyfully skips down the stairs to her father's bustling workshop. A very special guest has just arrived, a musician deemed the best violinist in the world. Little do the luthiers know that they will come very close to witnessing a terrible accident: the destruction of Niccolo Paganini's most cherished instrument. Luckily, the little girl saves the day by miraculously catching the violin in midair before it hits the floor. Filled with gratitude, the maestro plays a piece for her--as if nothing else in the world ever existed. In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and a performance of the composition "Caprice 24." Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

Meet classical composer Joseph Haydn in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. He has just spent an amazing summer in the country with his cousin Maxim. The meals have been fabulous, followed by delightful concerts with gifted musicians who are there to play for the prince and his guests. Autumn is now upon them, and something has gone awry. The conductor has noticed that the members of the orchestra have grown tired and dearly miss their families. How shall he convey to the prince that the vacation has gone on for far too long? Only a brilliant composer like Joseph Haydn could devise such a plan! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and a performance of the composition Adagio Finale from the "Farewell" symphony. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure that celebrates creativity and resourcefulness! Rock out with Pinkalicious and her friends in this Level One I Can Read. Pinkalicious and her friends want to start a band, but they don't have any instruments! Pinkalicious will need to find a creative answer. When Pinkalicious realizes there are amazing sounds all around, she figures out what to do. Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!

"Take a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life's most important questions"--

Tag med den lille mus på en hvirvlende rundtur i symfoniorkestret. I bogens første del kan du gå på opdagelse i de mange finurlige detaljer, der nærmest får dig til at høre musikken med øjnene, når orkestret spiller en kendt klassisk melodi.I bogens anden del lærer du, hvad klassisk musik og et symfoniorkester er. Her fortæller musen om de forskellige instrumenter, hvorfor dirigenten er så vigtig, hvorfor musikerne har så fint tøj på og meget, meget mere.En bog, der med mageløse illustrationer og sprudlende fortælleglæde introducerer klassisk musik for børn og deres voksne.

Discover the musical talents of 14 animals, from singing humpback whales to howling wolves. Travel across the seven continents to discover how nature's best musicians use their voices or bodies to create a symphony. On the world stage, gibbons love to break into song at sunrise, while humpback whales prefer to perform the same tune for an entire day. Wolves enjoy choir singing before setting off to hunt, and Chinese torrent frogs are excellent at carrying a tune without ever producing two identical notes. Learn about the characteristics, habitats, and behaviours of 14 animal virtuosos from around the world. Listen to the recordings of the sounds produced by each animal for free at www.thesecretmountain.com/animalmusicians.

A beautifully illustrated guide that provides an introduction to the orchestra.

Learning the top 100 sight words is easy and entertaining with these super-fun songs set to familiar tunes. Includes a link to instantly download all the music.

An "own voices" story of a child finding and trusting her words