Madlenka plays soccer in her city neighborhood--with the mailbox, a dog, a parking meter, and some cats. Includes a brief history of soccer and words for soccer around the world.

A boy visits his nana at her new home in the city. The city is busy and loud and filled with scary things. But a special gift from Nana makes the boy feel brave and transforms the city into something... extraordinary.

A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.

"La Musica exists in many places--in the twang of a guitar, in the beat of a drum, even in the whistling wind and the morning bird's son. She brings color and life wherever she goes, connecting people to a grand harmony. And in the town of Santa Cecilia, she is everywhere. When La Musica discovers a boy with longing in his heart and no music in his home, she vows to help him find his passion."--Dust jacket.