Explore the parts and the process of playing a violin through the eyes of a young musician as he watches his grandfather handcraft a violin for him to learn and play. Readers can share in the musician's joy in hearing the beautiful ZING and ZUM of his violin as he discovers the rewards of patience, practice and the art of making music with others. Using the same lyrical writing and cumulative structure found in their first picture book together, My Piano, author Jen Fier Jasinski and illustrator Antia Bagdi introduce a new magical story that honors the tradition of making violins and adding your own note to the musical universe.
Packed with vibrant illustrations, relevant backmatter, diagrams and definitions of each part of the violin, and the magic of being part of a musical group, this picture book will have readers everywhere applauding and asking for an encore. This is a great addition for any library, music and performing arts learning center, or home bookshelf!
Jen Fier Jasinski spent much of her childhood reading books and imagining new worlds. Unwilling to let go of Story Time, she grew up to become a teacher, mother, and author. Now Jen writes stories with elements of humor, heart, and above all, play. She is the author of Sidewalk Chalk, My Piano, and Because of You, I'm a Sister. My Piano earned a starred review from School Library Journal.
When she's not writing, Jen can be found on the sidewalks of Burke, Virginia either running or playing with her kids. Jen invites you to visit her online at www.jenfierjasinski.comAnita is a self-taught freelance illustrator, living in Bournemouth, the sunniest part of the UK. Her days are mostly about her neurodiverse family, creating and reading children's books, drinking strong coffee and raising awareness about the climate emergency. With her quirky, whimsical illustrations she loves creating mood, telling stories with heart and important messages, stories that spark further conversations, deeper thoughts, and positive change. She is determined to add her art to missing voices, to help children become more confident in believing themselves. Explore how a violin works through the eyes of a master craftsman and a young musician learning to play solos and with an ensemble. The cumulative structure should satisfy curious readers interested in the parts of a violin and how each one contributes to this instrument's unique sound. Including backmatter, definitions of each violin part, and the magic of being part of a musical group, this sequel to the acclaimed picture book, My Piano, is sure to be a musical treat for students, teachers, and music enthusiasts alike. "This informative title will serve as a useful resource for teachers and a solid addition to public library collections supporting arts learning." –Kirsten Caldwell, (online)
