Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians
GIA Publications TAILOR AND THE MOUSE First Steps in Music
Book SynopsisTelling the whimsical story of an absent-minded tailor and his trusty mouse companion, this narrative highlights a fantastic children's folk song that has been enjoyed throughout the ages. The tale follows the duo as the mouse becomes ill and the dim-witted tailor tries a harebrained method to cure him. Spectacular illustrations capture the colorful lives of these characters, making this picture book another worthy addition to its beloved series and helping to preserve the great 'songtales' of the American heritage. Instructions on how to download the complimentary song are featured, and the fully notated version is included with a complete set of lyrics and the history behind this fanciful yarn.
£16.19
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Music Was IT: Young Leonard Bernstein
Book SynopsisBeginning with Lenny’s childhood in Boston and ending with his triumphant conducting debut at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic when he was just twenty-five, Music Was IT draws readers into the energetic, passionate, challenging, music-filled life of young Leonard Bernstein. Archival photographs, mostly from the Leonard Bernstein Collection at the Library of Congress, illustrate this fascinating biography, which also includes a foreword by Bernstein’s daughter Jamie. Extensive back matter includes biographies of important people in Bernstein’s life, as well as a discography of his music.
£11.39
Astra Publishing House Becoming Billie Holiday
Book SynopsisJazz vocalist Billie Holiday looks back on her early years when she discovers, at the age of fifteen, that she has something that could change her life--her voice, in this fictional memoir written in verse.
£16.10
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Play, Louis, Play!: The True Story of a Boy and
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£8.54
Lee & Low Books Little Melba and Her Big Trombone
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£19.90
Triumph Books Everything Real Justin Bieber Fans Should Know &
Book SynopsisFacts essential to official Justin Bieber fandom are collected in an entertaining one to 100 format that lists everything Bieber, from trivia to must-do activities. Those with Bieber fever who follow the pop star on Twitter, have seen Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, or attended a concert will be thrilled to take in such details about the young artist as his musical inspirations, the origins of “Kidrauhl,” and the identities of the recording artists who fought to produce Justin’s first record. The tidbits and trivia featured in the book include Justin’s relationship with his fans, his love life, the celebrities he considers friends, and his ventures outside of music. Appealing to both the fan who wishes to know more and the die-hard who thinks they know it all, this fun read is a lighthearted way for fans to celebrate the singer that captured their hearts.
£999.99
Triumph Books Austin Mahone: Startin' Something Spectacular
Book SynopsisChronicling a young superstar’s rise to fame, this account details how Texas teenager Austin Mahone went from anonymous high school student to Billboard charter. Readers learn about the early life of this budding singing sensation; how he got his start covering pop songs and posting them on YouTube, eventually receiving more than 100 million views; and his promising future with Chase Records, who recently signed him to a record deal worth more than $3 million. With full-color photographs and an intimate look at the life of the up-and-coming pop star, this book is the inside source for all self-proclaimed “Mahomies.”
£11.35
Chicago Review Press Verdi for Kids
Book SynopsisGiuseppe Verdi dominated Italian opera for 50 years, and his operas are performed throughout the world today. Verdi for Kids offers young readers an accessible, behind-the-scenes peek into the exciting world of opera and traces Verdi’s path to fame, delving into the great composer’s childhood, musical training, family tragedies, and professional setbacks and successes. Kids also learn about the Italians’ passion for opera and Italy’s tumultuous past, key political figures, and cultural pastimes. Aspiring sopranos, baritones, musicians, conductors, and stage directors will learn about opera jobs and production, what happens at rehearsal, and music terms and vocabulary, gaining an understanding of opera’s rich tradition. Offering a time line, glossary, and list of additional resources, Verdi for Kids is an engaging resource for students, parents, and teachers. Fun hands-on activities illuminate both the music concepts introduced and the times in which Verdi lived.Trade Review"A good choice for young musicians". -- School Library Journal"This will be particularly useful for parents and classroom teachers hoping to make the study of great music more interesting." -- Kirkus Reviews" Verdi for Kids is a perfect introduction to the life of Giuseppe Verdi . . . young readers will have plenty to choose from when it comes to finding a starting point, not just for learning about Giuseppe Verdi, but for music as well." -- Quarter Notes magazine
£14.20
Bellwood Press John Birks Dizzy Gillespie: A Man, a Trumpet,
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£9.45
Nomad Press Music: INVESTIGATE THE EVOLUTION OF AMERICAN
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£19.59
Nomad Press Music: INVESTIGATE THE EVOLUTION OF AMERICAN
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£15.61
GIA Publications The Other Day I Met a Bear First Steps in Music
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£16.19
GIA Publications Momma, Buy Me a China Doll
Book SynopsisMomma, Buy Me a China Doll is the latest, lavishly illustrated children’s songtale based on the great American folk music heritage and collected by John M. Feierabend. This delightful song tells the story of Liza Lou, who dreams of owning a china doll after seeing one in a peddler’s cart. Owning a china doll, however, would be a luxury far out of reach for a poor mountain girl from the Ozarks. One of the endearing charms of this song is how Liza is able to provide countless ideas that could lead to raising money to buy a china doll…but alas, to no avail. Like the other picture books in John M. Feierabend’s First Steps in Music series, Momma, Buy Me a China Doll includes a description of the history of the song, the notation of the song, and a link to download the song in audio form at no cost. This book is part of John M. Feierabend’s continuing effort to preserve our rich heritage of children’s folksongs. GIA Publications, Inc. is pleased to expand its series of picture books based on these timeless songs and stories. READ! LISTEN! SING ALONG!
£15.15
GIA Publications The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night
Book SynopsisBeautiful illustrations by Taylor Herrington evoke a wily fox as he roams a sleepy New England town in search of a meal for his family. Like the other picture books in John M. Feierabend’s First Steps in Music series, The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night includes a description of the history of the song and a link to a free mp3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka.
£15.15
GIA Publications The ABCs of Women in Music
Book SynopsisThis vibrantly illustrated children's picture book highlights the contributions of women to music, representing a diversity of ages, races, time periods, abilities, and geographic regions. Meet Clara the composer, Ella the jazz singer, Selena the pop star, and Xian the conductor! Women in music are brilliant, creative, brave, and resilient. They are composers, conductors, singers, musicologists, electronic music producers, and so much more. In this vibrantly illustrated picture book, meet 26 remarkable women musicians who collectively span over 1,000 years of music history and represent a diversity of cultures, races, professions, and abilities. Their incredible stories and beautiful work are sure to inspire a new generation of musicians!
£16.99
Capstone Classroom Usher: Hip-Hop and Beyond
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£999.99
Creative Paperbacks Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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£18.59
Triumph Books (IL) One Direction: Midnight Memories
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£12.30
Astra Publishing House The Music in George's Head: George Gershwin
Book SynopsisGeorge Gershwin heard music all the time--at home, at school, even on New York City's busy streets. Classical, ragtime, blues, and jazz--George's head was filled with a whole lot of razzmatazz! With rhythmic swirls of words and pictures, author Suzanne Slade and illustrator Stacy Innerst beautifully reveal just how brilliantly Gershwin combined various kinds of music to create his masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue, a surprising and whirlwind composition of notes, sounds, and one long wail of a clarinet. Includes author's note, timeline, and bibliography.Trade ReviewFOUR STARRED REVIEWS! * "Through evocative storytelling, expressive hand-lettered text, and dynamic paintings, Slade and Innerst explore the making of Gershwin's acclaimed "Rhapsody in Blue" in an account that's as 'lively, fun, and different' as the works the composer wrote... a rousing look at one of the defining contributions to the Great American Songbook." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review --Publishers Weekly, starred review * "One of American music's masterpieces, 'Rhapsody in Blue,' is introduced here along with its composer, George Gershwin... Slade and Innerst... work beautifully together to create a book that builds to a crescendo just as 'Rhapsody' does. The swirling text wraps around the inventive (and mostly blue) art, both literally and figuratively, capturing the time period as well as the dazzling musical piece... This is fitting celebration of a musical milestone--keep a copy of the song cued up for curious listeners." --Booklist, starred review * "Slade teams up with Innerst for this pleasant picture book biography of composer George Gershwin... Innerst's acrylic spreads are almost entirely done in blue and gray tones, with broad brushstrokes, scanned textiles, and paper adding texture; each scene is striking. Slade's narrative is highly readable and lightly peppered with musical onomatopoeia... A detailed author's note, time line, and bibliography add further depth to this well-researched work. Readers will get a glimpse into Gershwin's mind and find the music within. Highly recommended" --School Library Journal, starred review * "Slade illuminates George Gershwin's creative process, from inception to premiere of "Rhapsody in Blue."... Innerst's acrylic-on-paper compositions, in a striking palette of indigo, sepia, and white, whimsically evoke both the period and the composer's creativity... Bravo!" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Slade traces Gershwin's early talents and rise to fame as a 'daring' composer who wove together myriad musical forms with city sounds, building toward the triumph of the composition and first performance of a 'musical kaleidoscope of America's melting pot-Rhapsody in Blue.' Swirly acrylic paintings and hand-lettering in a palette of almost all blues perfectly visualize the 'razzmatazz dazzling' music." --The Horn Book Magazine "The picture book...comes alive as the blue, sepia, muter colors, and words swirl across the pages...the title will be appreciated by music teachers as an introduction to the music Gershwin composed, as well as by language arts teachers focusing on biographies." --Library Media Connection, Highly Recommended A Parents' Choice Gold Award A Booklist Top 10 Arts Book for Youth
£12.99
Calkins Creek Books Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father
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£16.16
Calkins Creek Books Born to Swing: Lil Hardin Armstrong's Life in
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£16.16
Calkins Creek Books Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
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£17.99
Astra Publishing House Garvey in the Dark
Book SynopsisWinner, 2023 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry AwardCapturing the shock and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of Garvey, a beloved character, Nikki Grimes’s newest novel in verse shows readers how to find hope in difficult times.Garvey’s finally happy—he’s feeling close to his father through their shared love of music, bullies are no longer tormenting him, and his best friends Manny and Joe are by his side. But when the schools, stores, and restaurants close because people are getting sick, Garvey’s improved life goes into lockdown as well. And when Garvey’s father gets sick, Garvey must find a way to use his newfound musical skills to bring hope to both his father and himself. Moving, powerful, and beautifully told, this remarkable novel shows readers how even small acts have large reverberations, how every person can make a difference in this world, and how—even in the most difficult times—there are ways to reach for hope and healing. Nikki Grimes is a New York Times bestselling author who has won the ALAN Award for outstanding contributions to young adult literature, the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, and NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She has also received several ALSC Notables, a Coretta Scott King Author Award, Coretta Scott King Author Honors, Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors, a Printz Honor, and a Sibert Honor.Trade ReviewCenter for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL) Best Book of 2022"Garvey in the Dark is more than a beautifully crafted novel in verse. It’s a story that faces news headlines and captures the wild emotional roller coaster of the COVID-19 pandemic with honesty and courage. A must-read for young people who lived through the early days of the outbreak as well as those who will be curious about it in years to come." —Kate Messner, New York Times bestselling author“Few things could induce me to relive the first years of the pandemic; the invitation to read a spectacular book by Nikki Grimes is one of them. With deceptive simplicity, Grimes captures characters and emotions by wielding a poetic form—the tanka—with superb and superhuman strength, and the result is a beautiful and brilliant book about how faith, grace, and familial love can help us triumph over adversity. In Garvey, a gentle and thoughtful musician, Grimes has created an alternative male role model, whose heroism lies in kindness. If you’re already a friend of Garvey’s you will surely rejoice in this reunion and if you haven’t met him yet, here’s your chance! This sequel is as much a triumph as Garvey’s Choice—a stunning example of how much can be accomplished with few words in the hands of a masterful poet.” —Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of The Bridge Home★ “What kids in school had to go through – seeing their parents scared and/sick, missing their friends, and watching the world fall to complete disarray – is an almost impossible scenario, and Nikki Grimes captures it in well-written, poignant poetry. She uses the tanka form, crafting Garvey’s emotional journey from happiness, doubt, frustration, desperation, and near grief into crisp stanzas, articulating all of his feelings with short, well-placed phrases of dialogue.” —Youth Services Book Review, starred review“With poignant clarity and in elegant verse, Grimes calls up the confusion, hope, and fear of the beginning of the pandemic…this offers a compelling chance to reflect on the discomfort of living through what will surely become fraught history.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“[A] moving reflection on our recent past and the ongoing pandemic. Grimes, with her characteristic graceful, emotive poetry, incisively captures the uncertainty, exhaustion, fear, and isolation of the era. Top-notch writing with wide appeal. A hopeful tool for processing the pandemic, which has occupied a significant portion of students’ young lives.” —School Library Journal"Grimes conveys many of the elements specific to Black life in 2020, focusing on how families adapted to Covid, not knowing whether a lasting resolution would arrive. [T]his story...tackles themes of family, friendship, grief, and coping with injustice and will inspire dialogue about this chaotic period as well as a sense of hope and healing. A way for young people to reflect on a troubled time." —Kirkus Reviews"Written in sequences of five-line tanka poems, a haiku-like form, this verse novel transports readers back to the early pandemic months through Garvey’s experiences. The poems vividly express his thoughts and emotions as he, his family, and his friends deal with unwanted changes in their lives as well as the underlying dread of COVID-19. This engaging sequel will resonate with many readers." —Booklist
£15.29
Kidsbooks Publishing If Youre Happy and You Know It 1Button Sound Book
£10.30
Kidsbooks Publishing You Are My Sunshine Board Book
£11.74
Rockridge Press The Story of Selena Quintanilla: A Biography Book
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£8.82
Rockridge Press Let's Play an Instrument: A Music Book for Kids
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£8.99
Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers Johann Sebastian Bach
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£29.44
Red Chair Press Ludwig Van Beethoven
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£10.45
Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers Clara Schumann
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£29.62
Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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£29.62
Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers Florence Price
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£29.62
Vintage Espanol El canto de los elefantes / Singing with
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£11.66
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC Dando la nota / Diper Överlöde
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£14.36
Astra Publishing House Pitch Perfect and Persistent!: The Musical Debut
Book SynopsisDiscover the untold yet inspiring story of Amy Beach, musician extraordinaire and the first successful woman composer in America.With perfect pitch and fierce persistence, Amy Beach always knew she had to make music. There was just one BIG problem. Her mother believed it was not proper or suitable for a young lady to draw attention to herself, let alone take on a musical career. But give in or give up? Not Amy Beach. She demanded to play the piano. Demanded to have a real teacher. Demanded to perform. Luckily—for the world!—Amy’s persistence paid off. At just sixteen years old, Amy Beach found herself on the stage of Boston’s Music Hall—and the start of a brilliant career. A female composer who paved the way—perfectly! Trade Review★ “A profile of the early life of a 19th-century musical prodigy… carefully chosen details paint a portrait of a remarkable young person.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Paired with Jay’s vibrant illustrations, with a cracked-paint-like texture that pops off the page like paintings of the period, this lively tale will introduce young readers to a new and important historical figure who—in ways such as playing by ear or memory to linking colors with sounds—proves a truly remarkable figure. This charming introduction to Beach’s life and career is explored in further historical detail in the extensive back matter." —Booklist"In a picture book exploration of the childhood of composer and musician Amy Cheney Beach (1867–1944), DeLems spotlights a barrier-breaking feminist in the male-dominated 19th-century music industry. DeLems focuses on Cheney Beach’s childhood through her stage debut, energizing detail-rich text with interspersed staccato sentences and all-caps emphasis, while Jay’s crackled illustrations establish the mood of her rural upbringing through earth-toned paintings" —Publishers Weekly"DeLems shares Beach’s accomplishments with a sprightly text. Jay’s signature artwork illuminates the young woman’s rise to fame with bright yellows and sky blues. The lively narrative and images combine to give a rambunctious feel to the work. An author’s note, time line, period photos, musical glossary, and bibliography are included in the back matter. Readers will be inspired by her verve and dedication. A joyous picture book biography about a little known, gifted female musician, that would make a great choice for most nonfiction shelves." —School Library Journal“The greatest American musician of the late 19th century was . . . a girl? Yes indeed! The extraordinary Amy Cheney Beach comes to vivid life in this fabulous picture-book biography. With charm, humor, and honesty, Caitlin DeLems writes the story that needs to be shared with children and adults alike. Against all odds, the genius of Amy Beach triumphed over the challenges of her time, societal constraints, and prejudice. Why did I have to wait until I was in my twenties to learn about this astonishing musician? Thanks to Caitlin DeLems and artist Alison Jay, youngsters can now discover the amazing Amy Beach and be inspired to follow their dream.”—JoAnn Falletta, Music Director, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra“This delightful book will introduce young readers to the brilliant American composer Amy Beach. Carefully researched, as well as full of fun and whimsy, this book provides insight into her growth and work as a musician. Amy Beach is brought to life through beautiful illustrations, engaging prose, and quotations. And the end matter encourages readers to visit historical sites or learn more about Beach and her illustrious career.” —Liane Curtis, PhD, President, Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy
£17.09
Capstone Press Can You Become a Pop Star?: An Interactive
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books Riley Reynolds Rocks the Park
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£21.59
Capstone Press Riley Reynolds Rocks the Park
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£999.99
Capstone Press What You Never Knew about Taylor Swift
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£999.99
Capstone Press What You Never Knew about Demi Lovato
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£999.99
Capstone Press What You Never Knew about Bts
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£999.99
Cherry Lake Publishing Selena QuintanillaPérez Sp
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£999.99
Cherry Lake Publishing Discover the Marines Hymn
£999.99
Cherry Lake Publishing Discover Anchors Aweigh
£999.99
Cherry Lake Publishing Discover Wild Blue Yonder
£25.08
Cherry Lake Publishing Discover the Army Goes Rolling Along
£999.99
Capstone Press What You Never Knew about Harry Styles
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£999.99
Capstone Press What You Never Knew about Selena Gomez
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£999.99
