Overview
STARRED REVIEW! ""This sweet, fun read-aloud drums up nostalgia for all the rhythms, noises, and dreams of the city. --School Library Journal starred review Based on the story of an internationally renowned violin prodigy of color. One bright city morning, Penelope and her mom make their way to the farmer's market. On street corners and train platforms, musicians and performers enchant Penelope, speaking to her through their floating, booming notes. The noise of the city keeps the pair moving--until Penelope hears a sound so magical she knows she has to play the instrument that makes it.
Full Product Details
Author: Pilar Winter Hill ,
Olivia Duchess
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company
Dimensions:
Width: 20.80cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 25.70cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9780807536704
ISBN 10: 0807536709
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 April 2021
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Penelope's curiosity about music and the world around her rings true. The illustrations offer a pleasant, cartoonlike feel and plenty of details to bring character to this bustling, diverse city....This will be an excellent book for picture walks with very young children, who will be drawn to the bright colors and busy pages. A delightful ode to the curiosity of childhood.--Kirkus Reviews
Penelope's curiosity about music and the world around her rings true. The illustrations offer a pleasant, cartoonlike feel and plenty of details to bring character to this bustling, diverse city....This will be an excellent book for picture walks with very young children, who will be drawn to the bright colors and busy pages. A delightful ode to the curiosity of childhood. --Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Pilar Winter Hill is a young Brooklynite and classical violinist studying at the renowned Juilliard Pre-College Program and known globally for her viral performance videos. Arguably the first female African-American International Violin Competition major prizewinner, Pilar aspires to make her mark as a musician, author, actress, and conservationist. She hopes that by sharing her discovery and love of music, she can inspire other children to pursue their own callings. Olivia Duchess grew up in a musical family. She took violin lessons when she was a child, and she shared a keyboard with her brother, who was also a drummer. Beyond her love of music, Olivia graduated from Leeds University after studying Graphic and Communication Design. She's now an illustrator based in the UK.
