Zoe Elias dreams of becoming a concert pianist—but when her dad brings home an organ instead of a piano, her plans take an unexpected turn. A funny, warm story about learning to find the beauty in things that don't go according to plan.

Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option...until a music teacher named Favio Chávez arrived. He wanted to give the children of Cateura something special, so he made them instruments out of materials found in the trash. It was a crazy idea, but one that would leave Ada—and her town—forever changed.

Norman Del Mar was one of the world's foremost authorities on the orchestra, and in this comprehensive guide he takes a detailed look at every instrument's role, technique, and character within the ensemble. Written for conductors, musicians, and curious listeners alike, it balances technical depth with genuine accessibility—an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to understand how an orchestra really works from the inside.

Because a boy fixed a broken piano, a girl grew up to become a world-famous musician. Because a girl grew up to become a world-famous musician, a young audience member discovered a new passion of her own. Mo Willems traces a single moment of chance and its ripple of consequences in this moving story about how music—and one small kindness—can change a life.

One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely tortoise; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home...

The book includes extracts from “The Swan,” “Aquarium,” “Fossils,” and “Finale” (From Disney’s Fantasia) along with a totally new story to link the pieces together.

A single harmonica travels through decades and across the world, connecting three young people—in Nazi Germany, Depression-era Pennsylvania, and wartime California—each facing their own struggle for belonging. Pam Muñoz Ryan weaves history, hope, and a touch of magic into a sweeping story about the power of music to carry people through hard times. This title touches on serious historical themes including Nazi persecution and wartime prejudice, and is best suited to older elementary readers.

Drawing on over forty years of teaching experience, Mark Bjork guides Suzuki-trained violinists through the transition beyond the core repertoire—covering technical development, independent practice, orchestra and chamber music, competitions, and college auditions, along with an annotated repertoire list. A practical resource for parents, teachers, and advancing students charting the next stage of a musical journey.

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne draws on a lifetime of music-making to explore how music is created, performed, distributed, and experienced—and how the venues, technology, and cultures surrounding it shape the sound itself. Part memoir, part social history, part hands-on guide, it's a buoyant and enthusiastic look at the art form from one of its most inventive practitioners.

I Am Mozart, Too is a picture book biography about Wolfgang's older sister, Maria Anna Mozart, who was a child prodigy and a secret composer

Nannerl and Wolfie love playing the harpsichord together. They are so talented, the Mozart siblings perform all over Europe for packed audiences in beautiful concert halls. Even Empress Maria Theresa requests that they stop in Vienna to play especially for her.

But then Nannerl does something naughty: She starts writing music of her own. Papa fumes. Girls are not allowed to compose! Girls belong behind the curtain.

While Wolfie’s solo career takes flight, Nannerl must settle for a life offstage. But it doesn’t stop her from pursuing her dreams in secret.

With vivid, sweeping art by Adelina Lirius, author Audrey Ades tells the powerful true story of a talented, ambitious girl who has been hidden from history―a girl who was and always will be a genius, too.

In a time when women were told they couldn't become conductors, Antonia Brico didn’t listen to discouraging words. Those words went in one ear and out the other.

The second title in Penny Candy’s Amazing Women Series of nonfiction picture books, In One Ear and Out the Other: Antonia Brico & Her Amazingly Musical Life tells the story of one woman’s fight to gain recognition as a conductor in an era when men dominated classical music. The first woman to guest-conduct the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Antonia Brico never secured a permanent conducting job with a major symphony—but her contributions paved the way for the many women conductors to follow. A true visionary in the long fight for equal opportunities for women.

Young violinist Molly faces a string of challenges on her path to musical success—but with the help of a mysterious horseman, she discovers the courage and self-belief she needs to see it through. A gentle, encouraging story about perseverance, aimed at young musicians finding their own way.

An original, colorful, and lively approach to learning about music. Follows the huge success of My First Classical Music Book and Meet the Instruments of the Orchestra! from Naxos. Thirty-seven classical music tracks are on the included CD. Every instrument is featured, with clear audio examples. Includes 60 beautifully illustrated pages that children will love.