The Dance of the Violin

The Dance of the Violin

First Trade Paper Edition edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He chooses a piece of music, which his teacher suggests may be too difficult, but Joshua is determined. It's a piece of music he loves. At the competition, Joshua experiences the usual jitters. Once his name is called, he strides to the stage and begins to play, but almost immediately, he makes a mistake. As he is about to walk off the stage, he asks the judges if could try again. They agree, and this time, the playing is impeccable. Dušan Petricic's brilliant illustrations, full of movement and color, capture the sounds made by Joshua's violin, from the missed notes to the swirling, uplifting strains of the perfectly executed piece. Children will readily empathize with Joshua's misstep, but they will also learn that there is always a second chance.

Book information

ISBN: 9781554518999
Publisher: Annick Press
Imprint: Annick Press
Pub date:
Edition: First Trade Paper Edition edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 124g
Height: 202mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 2mm