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From the award winning author of Fat Kid Rules the World and The Liberation of Gabriel King comes a lyrical, middle grade gem that asks all the hard questions and hits all the right notes--perfect for fans of Cynthia Rylant and Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine Tia lives with her mom in a high-risk...

At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician—studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States—he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music.

A book for the coolest grandpas and grandmas everywhere! Grandparents love to rock every way they can—whether it's by singing out loud, dancing to a song in their hearts, or just living their best lives! From the musical team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo comes a lyrical read-aloud that...

Lil’ Okorie lives in a noisy city where sirens blare, people rush, and feelings often get lost in the chaos. But Okorie doesn’t mind—because he has music. And not just any music… his cello is magic. When Okorie plays, clouds disappear, hearts feel lighter, and even the grumpiest people crack a smile. From playgrounds to hospitals to neighborhood corners, his music carries hope where it’s needed most. Along the way, Okorie learns that what makes him different is exactly what makes him powerful.

When a lively village is beset by a mysterious fog, the town turns dull and silent; melancholy neighbors stop visiting each other and even going outside. Until one day, when a boy’s simple melody strikes a chord, reminding everyone of what matters most—even in the darkest of times.

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrate global superstar Taylor Swift with this collectible Little Golden Book, which tells her inspiring life story alongside gorgeous original illustrations! “A must-have for any Taylor Swift collection.”—Rolling Stone Taylor...

The stunning novel set during World War One from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestseller. May, 1915. Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies – injured, thirsty, lost… and with absolutely no memory of...

A spirited audiobook biography about composer Aaron Copland and the birth of modern America This is a story about music. But it's also a story about America. Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn in 1900 at the dawn of a new generation. In a community of immigrants, he had a front-row seat to the...

This is no stuffy music appreciation lesson. Author Kathleen Krull makes these great artists come alive. From Bach to Mozart, George Gershwin to Woody Guthrie, Beethoven to Gilbert and Sullivan, you'll learn all about their lives and music, what they were really like and what inspired these geniuses of musical expression. Filled with interesting trivia and gossip, Lives of the Musicians is the ultimate guide to the great composers.

Long before there was a band, there was a boy: a young Keith Richards, who was introduced to the joy of music through his beloved granddad, Theodore Augustus Dupree, affectionately known as "Gus," who was in a jazz big band and is the namesake of Keith's daughter, Theodora Dupree Richards. Gus &...

Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century! As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings...

"Are you ready for it?" Learn all the details of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in this nonfiction book for young readers that teaches them about every Taylor album, from her debut to The Tortured Poets Department. On March 17, 2023, Taylor Swift began the Eras Tour. The historic concert tour would...

When the animals all get together in the jungle, they discover that the noise that they have been making is indeed music. Dylan Pritchett weaves a tale that helps us disover that we all have music inside just waiting to come out. Illustrated by Erin Bennett Banks.

¿Cómo una niña de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirtió en un símbolo de libertad artística para los cubanoamericanos y en la "Reina de la Salsa"? ¡Descúbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ! Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la...

Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for as long as he can remember, and this summer, with his father away, he longs for a canine friend more than ever. Meanwhile, in his short doggy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of bad people. Somewhere out there, he believes, is an awesome boy - his boy. And maybe, when they find each other, Oz will learn to bark again. Illustrated in light charcoal by two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist P.J. Lynch, this heartwarming story by Eoin Colfer, internationally best-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series, is certain to enchant.

Ray has trouble at home, and he has trouble at school - until he’s permanently excluded and ends up sleeping on the floor of a record shop. What happens to a boy like Ray? If he’s lucky, maybe he gets a chance to shine. The story of three boys who aren’t easy. They don’t fit in. They seem to attract trouble. But they know what they want, and they’ve got the talent to back it up.

From multi-award-winning singer, artist, actress, and icon Mary J. Blige comes a fun and inspirational story that teaches young readers they can be anything, and they are enough. Most of the time, people say “no” or “you can’t” because they dream too small. Young Mary has been told...

Young children will enjoy listening to, and then singing the same story! The Listen & Sing-Along Classic Favorites Collection features “The Wheels On The Bus,” “Old MacDonald Had A Farm,” “Down By The Bay,” and “B-I-N-G-O.” Little ones will laugh as the wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round as it travels through the town, and then “moo” and “oink” as they sing “e-i-e-i-o” in the classic song “Old MacDonald Had A Farm.” Can you imagine seeing a frog walking a dog down by the bay?

Today’s the day! Rosa will take the stage next to her mami and play along with her popular mariachi band. But as they fasten the shiny botonaduras and tie the moños on their charra suits, Rosa begins to worry. What if the audience doesn’t like her? Is she ready to perform? With her “mamiachi” and madrinas by her side, Rosa’s stage fright is soothed away by the sound of trumpets, guitars, and violins.

"The Nutkracker" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful music. On Christmas Eve, Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer. During the night she has a strange dream: the nutcracker is fighting with his toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps him, whereupon the nutcracker turns into a prince. Together they travel to the realm of sweets, where they get caught in a snowstorm and eventually land in Zuckerburg Castle. There the Sugar Plum Fairy celebrates a fantastical festival of sweets. It's a shame that this was all just a dream - or was it?