violin

"A primary prelude to the violin, including what the string instrument looks and sounds like, basic instructions on how to play it, and the kinds of music that feature it"--Provided by publisher.

Recently arrived in Seattle from China, musically untalented Yingtao is faced with giving a violin performance to attract new students for his father when he would rather be working on friendships and playing baseball.

Desperate to win a music school's scholarship prize, Becky enlists the help of her building's handyman to learn proper technique on her violin.

Although he has his doubts when there are other things he'd rather do, eleven-year-old Dai finally decides the hours he has to spend practicing the violin are worth it.

In eighteenth-century England, a boy's passion for the violin, despite his father's opposition, causes a disaster which results in a totally new life.

A poor violin-maker gives away a foundling bird, not realizing its rare and wonderful gifts.

Text and photographs explore how a violin works, the origins of the instrument, and how it has evolved to the present day.

"How do dinosaurs say goodnight?": Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Can parents ever get them into bed? "In the small, small pond": Frogs leap, tadpoles wriggle, geese waddle and minnows scatter. You'll enjoy watching this pond come to life in the spring. "Zin! Zin! Zin! The violin": A lone trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet to make a duet, until a French horn make it a trio. One by one instruments gather together for a joyous musical performance. "All the color of the Earth": Celebrate the colors of children and the colors of love in this beautiful lyrical story.

Fourteen-year-old Rachel comes to terms with her eccentric family while taking refuge in her violin playing.