Third-grader Gordie is not only having problems with his best friend, he also has to teach his not-so-smart dog some tricks for the upcoming school talent show.

"What happens when musical instruments can't make the sounds we expect them to make? Is music still possible? The schools of Philadelphia were filling up with broken violins, drums, pianos, and more, making it difficult for students to learn to play. This sparked an idea for a symphony, played entirely with the broken instruments, that would raise funds to repair the instruments themselves. Musicians young and old volunteered, and their captivating...

When Rappy the Raptor's class goes to the library, it's all Rappy can do not to be noisy. Can he keep his rapping quiet, or will he start a book riot? When students are finding the library a bore, quick-thinking Rappy uses his rhyming skills to save the day! Beginning readers will love to rap along as Rappy learns what a fun place the library can be. This rhyming Level Two I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little...

Follows the ballerinas from Miss Lina's school as they begin their day with ballet class and then dance their way to school and back home again.

"In this story (told in the form of a television broadcast), bears emerge from hibernation demanding to be fed.".

Angelina Ballerina shows young readers all the ways to be a ballerina in this 8x8 paperback storybook that includes French flaps, foil, and embossing on the cover-plus quotes that readers can press out and display! Angelina Ballerina does many things throughout her day that help her be the best ballerina she can be. Ballerinas fuel their bodies, so Angelina eats a healthy breakfast. They're dedicated and determined, like Angelina as she goes to ballet...

When flutists Twinkle, Pippa, and Lulu practice a song for Fairy Godmother's party, Twinkle cannot seem to hit a note, but determined not to give up--because fairies never do--she discovers there are other ways to make music.

Based on Ziggy Marley's popular song, this celebration of the many forms of music, from ocean waves to banging pots and pans in the kitchen, reminds children everywhere that you don't need an instrument to create a beautiful song.

Maisy and her friends go to the theater to see a show starring one of their favorite celebrities.

Ten kinds of spiders and insects use a variety of instruments to make calypso music. Includes notes about the insects and the instruments they play.