Music Stories/ Books
The Remarkable Farkle McBride by John Lithgow. A real treat, read by First grade teacher Mrs. Morgan. Check out the awesome illustrations too!
I hope you enjoy this book! https://video.link/w/F3aqc
Bats in the Band by author and illustrator Brian Lies. This story is read by Brian Lies himself. The beginning of the video has some information about and interview with Brian Lies; the story begins at 5:24 if you want to skip ahead and get to the book. I hope you enjoy it! https://video.link/w/hAaqc
Ariyoyo by folk singer and author Pete Seeger. It's a folk tale from South Africa, sung by Pete Seeger, and beautifully illustrated by Michael Hays.
I hope you really like this one! https://video.link/w/x4aqc
The Boy Who Said Wow - I hope you enjoy this true story by author Todd Boss and illustrator Nancy Carlson and is narrated by Scott Blankenship. The music is by Mozart. Note from author Todd Boss: This story really happened. A boy named Ronan broke the silence after a concert in Boston with a "Wow!" that surprised and delighted his grandfather and everyone else! Ronan is nonverbal, which means he usually doesn't speak much. But that night, he seemed to speak for everyone. Ronan's unusual "Wow!" was caught on a radio recording, and you can hear that actual moment in this episode of Classical Kids Storytime. Everyone is special. You never know when it will be your turn to wow the world. https://video.link/w/g6aqc
ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A Violin by author Lloyd Moss , and illustrated by Marjorie Priceman. Some questions to think about : What do we call the person who leads the orchestra? What does that person use to keep the beat and tempo? Can you name some instruments that play in an orchestra? I hope you enjoy this story! https://video.link/w/87aqc
Bello the Cello by Dennis Mathew, and illustrated by Samantha Kickingbird and Justin Stier. Meet the author, and enjoy his reading of this special book about meeting new children, and singing your own kind of song! It's not about what you can't do, it's about what you CAN do! https://video.link/w/Eql7b
The Music in Me by Jane Pinczuk, illustrated by Brad Davies, foreward by Bobby McFerrin, and music by Shure Knice, aka Magic Music Man. This is a story about a young boy named Sam, trying to find his inner music. He discovers "the music is in me!"
Allegro - a wonderful book written by David Miles and illustrated by Anita Barghigiani, this book will introduce you to the music of many different composers, creating many different moods and feelings, as the young boys discovers the joys of making music! I hope you enjoy this story!
The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito and beautifully illustrated by Julia Kuo is a story about a child's journey through the hustle and bustle of the city (Tokyo, Japan) for the most beautiful sound - "ma," which is the sound of silence. https://video.link/w/Q1kcc
Because by Mo Willems and Amber Ren. enjoy this story about a young girl's journey to center stage, through chance, discovery, persistence, and a bit of magic. A great read!
Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo by John Lithgow, illustrated by Leeza Hernandez is a wonderful story that I'm sure you will enjoy! You will also learn about musical instruments in this hilarious story about a little boy and his family at an outdoor concert near the zoo - can you predict what might happen?
88 Instruments by Chris Barton, illustrated by Louis Thomas. If you could choose to play just one instrument, which one would it be - and why would you pick that one?
Trombone Shorty written by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andres, illustrated by Bryan Collier. This is the story of a boy with a dream to play the trombone, and how he made his dream take flight. Today he is a musician who tours the world with his band "Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue," inspiring the next generation of musicians who have a dream to make music!
Violet's Music, written by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith. Hear the story of a girl who loved making music from the very day she was born! Join her on her journey to find others who enjoy making music as much as she does! https://video.link/w/9VNvc
Your Name is a Song, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrated by Luisa Uribe.
A mother teaches her daughter about the musicality of names during a walk after school. Listen to the beauty, musicality, and magic behind a name!
Marsupial Sue, written by John Lithgow and illustrated by Jack E. Davis
This story was written and sung by John Lithgow; it's all about being yourself.
"Be who you are, and no one else." You were made to be you. YES!