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Harry Styles (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Lizzie Knott

From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his...

1st - 3rd
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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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The Drum: A Folktale from India

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn

This timeless story from India is about a poor boy's dream of having his own drum. His mother is...

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Grandma's Hands

Written by Bill Withers (Contributor) and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

"Grandma's Hands" is a timeless, universal song originally featured on Bill Withers' 1971 album,...

3rd - 6th
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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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Sweet Music in Harlem

Written by Debbie A. Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

C. J. needs to act fast. A photographer from Highnote magazine is on his way to photograph Uncle...

1st - 4th
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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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The Classical Music Book [Big Ideas Series]

Written by DK
The Classical Music Book combines accessible, authoritative text with bold explanatory graphics to...
9th - 12th
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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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Weetzie Bat

Written by Francesca Lia Block
Follows the wild adventures of Weetzie Bat and her Los Angeles friends: Dirk, Duck, and My-Secret...
7th - 9th
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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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Elvis The Story of the Rock and Roll King

Written by Christensen and Bonnie and Illustrated by Bonnie
An only child, a mama's boy―Elvis was a shy kid who struggled to make friends and found comfort...
2nd - 3rd
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Fab Four Friends The Boys Who Became the Beatles

Written by Reich and Susanna and Illustrated by Gustavson
In 1957 in Liverpool, England, a young lad named John Lennon and his band played music at a local...
2nd - 3rd

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