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See moreLyrical text and whimsical collage illustrations evoke the magic and joy of music in this story about the enduring bond between a piano and a young musician.
Lyrical text and whimsical collage illustrations evoke the magic and joy of music in this story about the enduring bond between a piano and a young musician.
Piano Wants to Play tells the story of a special bond between Piano and Amy. Piano loves to play music with Amy, and Amy loves Piano too.
"Play me, Amy! Play me!" Piano calls. And they do. Every day, they play and practice, testing notes and strengthening fingers. From notes to scales to warm, rippling melodies, together they make a joyful noise.
Making beautiful music takes time, and as Amy grows, she finds she has less time to play with Piano, until one day, she disappears entirely, leaving Piano abandoned and lonely. Longing to sing but growing less hopeful for Amy's return, Piano fears the worst when moved to a strange new home.
However, this new home turns out to be a school, and Amy is now a music teacher. Following a surprise reunion that is sure to delight young readers, they share the joy of music with the next generation.
With its portrayal of the lasting connection between instrument and musician, this heartfelt story will bring joy to the huge audience of young piano players and all who have known the uplifting power of music. It highlights the ways music brings us together and composes bonds that, like timeless melodies, endure and evolve.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781645677932
Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 March 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Page Street Kids
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 406g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Colleen Kong-Savage hopscotched from country to country before settling in New York City, where she earned an MFA in fiction-writing and a black belt in taekwondo. She has a passion for dance, a phobia of driving, and superior skills in gingerbread cookie art. Her illustration debut, The Turtle Ship (Lee & Low Books) by Helena Ku Rhee, garnered a Freeman honor. She is a freelance illustrator/graphic designer, as well as a teaching artist, creating murals with kids of all ages.
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