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• One Sweet Song

  Gopal, Jyoti Rajan,

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  In a quiet neighborhood, a single note trills through the air. Another note joins, and then another. One by one, curious people are drawn to their windows, doorways, and balconies to support the medley. Professional musicians play…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big

  Parton, Dolly,

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  French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out.

• When Rubin Plays

  Zhang, Gracey,

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  When Rubin plays the violin, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should, so he goes into the forest to practice alone and finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style, in this inspiring picture book about doing things in your…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rock Star Recess

  Baggatta, Patrick (Author of graphic novels),

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  Elsie's music class has played Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star too many times, and she wants to try something new. When her music teacher suggests she "rock on her own time," Elsie devises a plan. It's recess, and the playground will make a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lupe Lopez

  Rock Star Rules!

  Charlton-Trujillo, e. E.,

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  When Lupe Lopez struts through the doors of Hector P. Garcia Elementary in sunglasses with two taped-up Number 2 pencils--drumsticks, of course--poking from her pocket, her confidence is off the charts. All day, Lupe drums on desks,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Darryl's Dream

  DMC (Musician),

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  Meet Darryl, a quiet third grader with big hopes and dreams. He loves writing and wants to share his talents, but he's shy--and the kids who make fun of his glasses only make things worse. Will the school talent show be his chance to shine?

• Music Is in Everything

  Marley, Ziggy,

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  A picture book based on Ziggy Marley's popular song celebrating music's many forms, from the sounds of ocean waves to laughter in the family kitchen, from a loved one's laughter to the "river's latest tune," Marley reminds children…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chicks Rock!

  Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta,

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  When Rocker Chick freezes under the stage lights, her peeps help her gain the confidence to rock all night.

• This Magical, Musical Night

  Greene, Rhonda Gowler,

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  Follow along as the symphony orchestra’s various instruments are introduced. From violin to trumpet, flute to trombone, each plays its part, contributing to a grand and mystifying performance. These magical instruments will transport you…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In My Neighborhood

  Loubriel, Oscar,

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  The narrator, a drum, wanders the streets of Coelho's vividly realized city of musical instruments--where even the birds sprout miniature trumpets from their mouths--feeling like an outcast because he alone, among all his family and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Band Together

  Douglass, Chloe,

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  Duck spends so much time alone that making new friends seem overwhelming, but when a rowdy band needs his help he finds it hard to say no.

• We Will Rock Our Classmates

  Higgins, Ryan T.,

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  As the only T. rex in her school, Penelope is often overlooked but when she loses her confidence after signing up for the school talent show, her father and some friends help her find her courage.

• The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom

  Venable, Colleen A. F.,

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  The band is assembled and the band director is ready to tell you all about the instruments, but an enthusiastic little drummer girl keeps interrupting.

• Pokko and the Drum

  Forsythe, Matthew, 1976-

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  When Pokko plays her drum in the forest she suddenly finds herself surrounded by an entire band of animal musicians.

• The Double Bass Blues

  Loney, Andrea J.,

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  After school orchestra practice, young Nic carries his double bass through rough neighborhoods to his grandfather's home, where he and Grandaddy Nic play jazz music with friends, delighting the neighbors.

• Music for Mister Moon

  Stead, Philip Christian,

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  After shy cello player Harriet Henry accidentally knocks the moon out of the sky, the moon becomes her friend, and Harriet gains the courage to share her music.

• Because

  Willems, Mo,

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  A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert.

• Kat Writes a Song

  Foley, Greg, 1969-

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  On a gray and rainy day, a lonely kitten feels better after writing a song. As she sings the "magic" song around her neighborhood, her animal friends cheer up, as well in this adorable new picture book.

• Rock 'n' Roll Soul

  Verde, Susan,

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  A young music lover steps onto the school talent show stage determined to be herself and sing her own unique song.

• Play This Book

  Young, Jessica (Jessica E.),

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  Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to try various instruments and join a band.