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Music-based Biography — Picture Books about Musical People

A Voice Named Aretha Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, a legend. But before she became a star, she was a shy little girl with a voice so powerful it made people jump up, sway, and hum along. Amazon  Birth of the Cool: How Jazz Great Miles Davis Found His Sound As a young… Continue reading Music-based Biography — Picture Books about Musical People

Picture Books To Sing & Share

Over in the Meadow Anna Vojtech’s sweet illustrations depict a sun-drenched meadow filled with loving animal families-from mother turtle with her one baby to ten little beavers embraced by their doting mother. There are lots to count in the cleverly designed pictures, and sharp-eyed youngsters will delight in finding a corresponding number of background details… Continue reading Picture Books To Sing & Share

Musical Booklists — Picture Books Featuring Music

Wild Symphony Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Young readers will meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans. Each has a special secret to share. Amazon  The Man With the Violin Dylan is someone who notices things. His mom is… Continue reading Musical Booklists — Picture Books Featuring Music

Music-based Biography — Picture Books about Musical People

Stompin’ at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums This picture-book biography details the life of black American jazz drummer Chick Webb, who in the 1930s led one of the big bands of the swing era, earning him the nickname the “King of the Savoy.” Amazon  The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van… Continue reading Music-based Biography — Picture Books about Musical People

Picture Books To Sing & Share

Over on the Farm Welcome to the farm, where pigs roll, goats nibble, horses gallop, hens peck, and turkeys strut! Count, clap, and sing along to the classic tune of “Over in the Meadow” while learning about life on a classic farm.  Amazon  ONE LIGHT ONE SUN (Raffi Songs to Read) Two families discover that… Continue reading Picture Books To Sing & Share