Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin

Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin
Author: Chieri Uegaki
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1894786335

Hana has signed up to play the violin at the talent show, even though sheÍs only had three lessons. Her brothers predict disaster. But Hana practices and practices, inspired by her grandfather, or Ojiichan, who played the violin every day when she visited him in Japan. As Hana takes the stage, doubt is all she can hear, until she recalls her grandfatherÍs words of encouragement, and shows the audience how beautiful music can take many forms.

A Tuba Christmas

A Tuba Christmas
Author: Helen L. Wilbur
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534126392

With a family that loves music as much as hers does, it was only a matter of time before it was Ava's turn to pick out an instrument. Her mother plays the piano, her father plays the violin, and one brother plays the cello while the other plays the clarinet. As soon as Ava selects an instrument, she will be able to join them as they practice for the annual holiday concert. And her family has definite ideas on what instrument Ava should select, from the piano to the flute to the violin. But Ava isn't interested in any of them. Ava wants to play the tuba. And she gets her wish. But playing the tuba isn't as easy as it seems. And there is no place for a tuba in the annual concert. But with the encouragement of her music teacher, Ava finds a place for her and her tuba in a special holiday celebration.

Suki’s Kimono

Suki’s Kimono
Author: Chieri Uegaki
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2003-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1554539862

Suki's very favorite thing is her blue cotton kimono and she is determined to wear it on her first day back to school--no matter what anyone says.

88 Instruments

88 Instruments
Author: Chris Barton
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2016-08-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553538233

"The rhythmic, onomatopoeic text dances across exuberant watercolors with lots of movement. This celebration of a child’s agency in choosing a means of artistic expression strikes just the right note." --Kirkus "A delightful offering for reading aloud, especially during music-themed storytimes." --School Library Journal From New York Times bestselling author Chris Barton and new illustrator Louis Thomas comes a fun, rhythmic picture book about finding the music that is perfect for you! A boy who loves to make noise gets to pick only one instrument (at his parents urging) in a music store, but there is too much to choose from! There’s triangles and sousaphones! There’s guitars and harpsichords! Bagpipes and cellos and trombones! How can he find the one that is just right for him out of all those options?

Ojiichan’s Gift

Ojiichan’s Gift
Author: Chieri Uegaki
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1525302914

A heartwarming story about the relationship between a girl and her grandfather. When Mayumi was born, her grandfather built her a garden. It had no flowers or vegetables in it. Instead, Ojiichan made it out of stones: “big ones, little ones and ones in-between.” Every summer, Mayumi visits her grandfather in Japan, and they tend the garden together. Raking the gravel is her favorite part. But then one summer, everything changes. Ojiichan has grown too old to care for his home and the garden. He has to move. Can Mayumi find a way to keep the memory of their garden alive? Children will be moved by Mayumi’s devotion and ingenuity.

Ruby's Sword

Ruby's Sword
Author: Jacqueline Veissid
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452163936

Ruby is always racing after her big brothers. But no matter how hard she tries, she can never catch up. Then one day, she discovers some sticks in the grass. Not just any sticks—swords! And suddenly the world is her kingdom. Readers will cheer on Ruby's perseverance and creativity as they delight in the antics of the adorable animals that join her along the way. Anyone who has ever imagined themselves the star of their own swashbuckling adventure will find this sweet book irresistible.

The Art of Hana-Kimi

The Art of Hana-Kimi
Author: Hisaya Nakajo
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-11-21
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781421507293

Full color drawings of your favorite Hana-Kimi characters: The prettiest boy in school isn't a boy!In the classroom, in the locker room and in the bedroom, pretty Mizuki struggles to keep her gender a secret. Eighty-eight pages of stunning, full-blown, full-color artwork by Hana-Kimi series creator, Hisaya Nakajo. Characters and situations from the best-selling shojo title come to life in this over-sized and lavishly illustrated artbook. For anyone who is in full bloom, this book's for you. Eighty-eight pages of stunning, full-blown, full-color artwork by Hana-Kimi series creator, Hisaya Nakajo. Characters and situations from the best-selling shojo title come to life in this over-sized and lavishly illustrated artbook. For anyone who is in full bloom, this book's for you.

Magic Violin

Magic Violin
Author: Christine Platt
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1532136978

Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Too Many Moose!

Too Many Moose!
Author: Lisa M. Bakos
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Audiobooks
ISBN: 9781492609353

"When Martha gets an unusual pet, she's delighted by all of the fun things they do together. If one moose is this marvelous, then more moose must be even better! Pretty soon, Martha has more moose than she can handle"--