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A joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy Preston Bass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy’s mom can’t play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part...

In grief over her mother's death, twelve-year-old Gina vows never to dance ballet again. Gina leaves her childhood home to live with the only family left to care for her, Uncle Gene. Months before the breakup of Russia, he accepts a job at the American Consulate in Leningrad, home of the famous Kirov Ballet Academy. As tensions rise in the city and Russia nearly breaks apart, Gina desperately tries to overcome stage fright.

Ya sea que tu hijo suene con ser el proximo Beethoven o simplemente quiera comenzar a tocar, este audiolibro es el punto de partida perfecto para un amor duradero por la musica.

Un libro en coedición con el Teatro Municipal de Santiago que introduce al lector en el fascinante mundo de la ópera. Papageno se ha perdido y viaja, de escenario en escenario, buscando su bosque. Así, conocemos las historias y protagonistas de algunas óperas fundamentales como Carmen, El Holandés Errante y la misma ópera de Papageno, La Flauta Mágica.

From GRAMMY Award–winning musician Laufey comes a bewitching picture book about overcoming mistakes and believing in oneself. Mei Mei is a little bunny with a big dream. She wants to make the world happy with her music! Her first recital at the H'Opera House is approaching, and she's been...

From Grammy-winner Lucky Diaz comes three great audiobooks in one collection! Fix-It Familia No job is to big, no task is too small. We’re the Fix-It Familia, we help one, we help all! Chavo and his family are always there to lend a helping hand. So when the main parade float crashes at a...

Billie Jean Peet is the middle kid in a house full of music. Her older sister sings, her younger sister drums, and even her mouse Pop knows how to bust a move. But when Billie Jean tries to join in, her notes come out sharp and flat. She just wants to find her niche, but the more she tries, the more she worries she’s not good at anything. Billie Jean is sure she’s stuck being so-so, but when a mistake on the basketball court flips into an unexpected revelation, she’s able to combine all her interests and create something completely her own.

Taylor Swift grew up with Paul McCartney as her inspiration, but the respect goes both ways. McCartney considers Swift an inspiration, too.

Empower your child to achieve their wildest dreams with this inspirational biography about Taylor Swift’s rise to stardom!

This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donaldson, including much-loved fables 'The Hare and the Tortoise' and 'The Fox and the Crow' and action rhymes to enjoy. Dance along to 'Shuffle and Squelch', jump about to 'Keep on Go' and enjoy favourite fables such as 'The Mouse and the...

A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan. Can anyone be a modern dancer? Yes! From tap dance to swing, this board book celebrates the expressive, energetic world of jazz and modern dance...

A rollicking picture book biography about Charley Pride, the first Black country music superstar. He was gonna ride the clouds outta Sledge, Mississippi, with his rich, ringin’ rhymes and change the world one ditty, one ditty, one ditty at a time. Charley Pride was born...

Ever wondered how a song goes from hum in your head to a tune on the radio? From the initial spark of inspiration to the recording studio, record label, music video recording and fan-filled concert – this is a comprehensive look at the team and process behind making a song. For curious readers who love music to those interested in what working in music is really like, this is the perfect first introduction to the music industry for ages 6+.

The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children’s fiction. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved. She exists in a world of angry silence – furious with her mum and furious she can’t seem to play her beloved flute any more. Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds’ nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats.

Destiné à faire découvrir le monde du jazz aux enfants, JAZZOO plonge son auditeur dans l'univers des animaux, au travers d'histoires miniatures. Par une interprétation musicale originale, drôle, poétique, groovy, funky et « sans paroles », le quintet suédois ODDJOB illustre avec humour, virtuosité et créativité, les péripéties, les émotions et les rêveries de ce nouveau bestiaire coloré.

Du premier regard aux premiers pleurs, à la première goutte de lait, jusqu'à se reconnaître, pour la première fois. En chansons, une histoire qui met des mots, des couleurs et des sons sur l'intensité de ces premiers moments étranges, les difficultés, les doutes, la joie, le bouleversement, en quelques secondes. Un livre-disque pour accompagner la naissance.

A spirited picture book biography about composer Aaron Copland and the birth of modern America This is a story about music. But it's also a story about America. Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn in 1900 at the dawn of a new generation. In a community of immigrants, he had a front-row seat to...

¿Sabes quién fue Wolfgangus Amadeus Mozart, apodado “Wolf i”, y cómo se convirtió en uno de los compositores más importantes de todos los tiempos? Su infancia pasó entre juegos e instrumentos musicales al lado de su hermana, Nannerl, quien destacó igualmente en la música. Instruido por su padre, Leopoldo, el pequeño intérprete y compositor pronto alcanza la fama por su extraordinaria habilidad. Durante sus giras por Europa, Wolfi hace nuevos amigos y vive múltiples aventuras, llegando a tocar para la emperatriz María Teresa y su hija, la joven archiduquesa María Antonieta.

¿Sabes qué significa «tener un don»? Es nacer con alguna habilidad especial, algo que sabes hacer muy bien y fácilmente. Todos tenemos algún don. A unos se les dan bien las matemáticas; a otros, la lengua. Hay gente que puede hablar muchos idiomas, destacar en un deporte o dibujar sin equivocarse en un solo trazo.

Twelve-year-old Malik Jacobs isn’t trying to be famous. He just wants to figure out his sound. In a Bronx bedroom filled with wires and dreams, he mixes beats on borrowed gear and livestreams under the name DJ Malik on the Beat. What starts as a quiet passion turns into something more—birthday gigs, block parties, pop-up shows. With each set, Malik begins to see what Basement Beats could be: a youth-powered platform built in the Bronx and streamed to the world.