Music and Musicians Books

The benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show them why and how. Filled with basic instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, children will then...

From award-winning author Susan Hood and illustrator Sally Wern Comport comes the extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash.Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a...

A Caldecott Honor book that is the perfect introduction to musical instruments and a counting book that redefines the genre.When this book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a french horn a trio, and so on...

March to the beat of your own drum, just like Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

"You don't have to impress. Just express." -BeaSinging and flying may seem like they would come naturally to a songbird, but Rufus is having a hard time leaving his nest and finding his voice. When a curious honeybee named Bea notices his difficulties,...

Age range 3 to 7A collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Brazil and Portugal that invites children on an authentic musical journey to explore the strong cultural ties that bind the two countries. Traditional songs about everyday life, work and...

Age range 3 to 7Presented in Arabic, Berber and French, this collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia draws children into a musical journey across North Africa, from the Sahara Desert through the Atlas Mountains to the...

Age range 3 to 7**Children's Africana Book Award Winner**An enchanting collection of 12 traditional songs that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and multilingual communities of West Africa and the Caribbean.Stories about children playing...

Age range 2 to 6In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat and his friends enjoy making music together, until Bear needs to take a nap. But when Bear starts to snore, Cat can't help tapping his drum, and his...

Gold Medal WinnerMoonbeam Children's Book Awards 2017 A story about the power of hope, and the universal language of music. The beautiful story of Daniel and his daughter who decide to stay behind when the storm batters their little coastal village...

Vibrant colors of tones and rhythms. A career starter for all musicians dreaming to become Carol Kaye. This picture book tells the charming story of little Patti, who dreams of being a bass guitarist.Some children like to visit toy shops, others prefer...

A comprehensive overview of the origin of the world's best-known musical instruments, presenting many fascinating facts along the way.Niccolo the cricket would like to become a musician. But which instrument should he start with? The violin? The...

"An adorable, thoughtful salute to an industry I so so love." Nik Walker (Hamilton)"A magical trip to the amazing world of Broadway for the kid in all of us." Telly Leung (Aladdin)Broadway Baby longs to sing, dance, shine, and zing on the New York...

Age range: 4 to 8Tchaikovsky's fantastical ballet based on the original E.T.A. Hoffmann story again becomes a picture book. The illustrations captures all the movement of the ballet and remains an enjoyable story for children and adults alike...

Age range 5+One of opera's greatest romances, La Traviata is full of human emotions that make a compelling story in this child friendly retelling. Aurelia Fronty 's illustrations are truly works of art, making this a very special book.big &...

Age range 5+A noble prince is ordered by the mysterious Queen of the Night to rescue a beautiful princess who has been kidnapped. The fairy tale plot of this Mozart opera lends itself to this beautifully illustrated retelling.big & SMALL's Music...

In this thrilling third adventure from Zeb Soanes and award-winning illustrator James Mayhew, Gaspard's friend Finty the dog and her owner Honey are off to a classical concert in London's Hyde Park.Whilst attempting to return Honey's scarf, the...

Age range: 4 to 8The story of Peter and the Wolf continues to delight children and adults all over the world. At the heart of the tale is the message that you can't be a hero if you don't take risks.big & SMALL'sMusic Storybook...

Age range 4-8A long, long time ago......in a small town, there lived a lonely newspaper boy.So begins thisheartfelt story inspired by one of the most iconic works of American rock-n-roll.Don McLean's American Pie: A Fable weaves elements and themes from...

Age range 3 to 6Words burn bright in this joyful celebration of rap, creativity, and self-expression.'Welcome to the cypher!Now huddle up nice and snug.You feel that circle around you?Well, that's a hip hop hug!"'Starting with beatboxes...

First book based on the beloved and timeless folk song: features the historic Newfoundland folk song instantly recognizable across North America. Uniquely Atlantic themed visuals: Maritime artist Lauren Soloy's illustrations bring Newfoundland's stunning...

Age range 3 to 7From Cree-Mtis artist Julie Flett and Academy Award-winning icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a celebration of Indigenous community, and the enduring love we hold for the people and places we are far away from.Based on Sainte-Marie's song of...

Nothing moves us like music.Music Mavens transports readers around the world (and beyond) to a jazz performance in Genoa, an instrument lab in London, a Tokyo taiko dojo, a New York City beatbox battle, and even a film scoring session aboard the starship...

BTS (aka Bangtan Sonyeondan) has become one of K-POP's most well-known singing groups. The seven-member Korean boy band formed in 2013 and has slowly grown to worldwide fame through their music. Despite slow beginnings, the K-POP group now has millions...

"Possibly the greatest-ever song about childhood BFFs." - Entertainment Weekly"We're Going to be Friends" is one of The White Stripes most enduring and loved songs. With the help of illustrator Elinor Blake, the perennial favorite feels right at home on...

**Winner of 2020 Northern Lights Book Awards Author/Illustrator Category**This is a universal story of chasing your dream even if those around you disapprove.In Ninja Boy's Secret, Tina Schneider's lively, amusing illustrations bring her character's...

Age range 4 and upIn Korean Folk Songs, music teacher Robert Choi shares 14 of Korea's bestlovedclassic favorites-with musical scores and lyrics in both Korean andEnglish. Included in this collection are well-knownchildren's songs such as "Splashing...

Winner of: Children's Picture Book Bronze (tie), 2013 Living Now Book Awards John is different. When other children began learning how to speak, John didn't. As he grew older, whenever he had to ask for something or wanted to express his feelings, he...

Step into the enchanting world of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream by Jessica Courtney-Tickle. This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for young readers and families, blending timeless...

Discover the life story of the King of Rock and Roll in Little People, BIG DREAMS – Elvis, a captivating children’s biography by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara. This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the iconic figure of Elvis...