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Carnival of the Animals (My First Story Orchestra)

Written by Quarto and Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle

In Carnival of the Animals, hear lions roar and dinosaurs stomp—and more!—in these pieces from...

Pre-K - K
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When Rubin Plays

Written by Gracey Zhang

Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Maya Sings Country

Written by Carylee Carrington

It's almost time for the Spring Recital. Maya chooses Country as the musical genre that she will be...

K - 4th
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Taylor Swift (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Borghild Fallberg

Learn about glittering story of Taylor Swift! The talented singer–songwriter who dreamt of sharing...

Pre-K - 2nd
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We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song

Written by Debbie Levy and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
It only takes a few words to create change. It only takes a few people to believe that change is possible. And when those people sing out, they can change the world. "We Shall Overcome" is one of their songs.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Maka The Magic Music Maker

Written by Shannon Scott and Illustrated by Holly Braffet

Maka didn't talk much, but he loved to sing. Wherever he went, his beloved 'ukulele was by his side...

Pre-K - 1st
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Violet's Music

Written by Angela Johnson and Illustrated by Laura Huliska Beith

There's nothing Violet loves more than music, and she plays or sings every chance she gets.  But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra...

K - 4th
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I Got the Rhythm

Written by Connie Schofield-Morrison and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter.
Pre-K - 1st
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Ashti Meets Birdman Al

Written by Carmen Rubin and Illustrated by Spitfire Graphics Co.

Ashti and her mother spend a day in the park and chase a unique sound that leads them to an old man...

K - 2nd
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Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Kristi Valiant
From samba and salsa to tango and hip-hop, this collection of poems celebrates dance and the joy it...
K - 3rd
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The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

Written by Carmen Agra Deedy and Illustrated by Eugene Yelchin
A rooster who was born to sing loud and early disrupts the quiet village of La Paz where the new...
Pre-K - 3rd
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First Field Trips: Concert

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Concert, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a musical performance. Vibrant...
Pre-K - 1st
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Waylen Wants to Jam: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Playing the drum is so much fun. Waylen could do that all day long. But learning to be on a drumline...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sing with Me! Action Songs Every Child Should Know

Written by Stoop and Naoko and Illustrated by Stoop
Thirteen favorite nursery songs, including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Itsy, Bitsy Spider,"...
Pre-K - K
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What A Wonderful World

Written by Thiele, Bob, Weiss and George David and Illustrated by Hopgood
First recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, and with sales of over one million copies, "What a...
Pre-K - 1st
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Ben’s Trumpet

Written and Illustrated by Rachel Isadora
A picture book that captures the love that Ben has for the jazz he hears at the Zig Zag Club in the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Noisy Paint Box

Written by Barb Rosenstock and Illustrated by Mary Grandpre
When a young boy receives a new box of paints, other people question his unique painting style. Read...
Pre-K - 3rd

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