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Miguel and the grand harmony
by Matt de la Peña
Combines a Newbery Award-winning author's original story based on the characters in the film, Coco, with vibrant stylized artwork by a Pixar insider in a companion to the latest Disney/Pixar animated production that explores how the discovery of a generations-old mystery leads to an unexpected family reunion. 50,000 first printing. Movie tie-in.
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Kat writes a song
by Greg E. Foley
On a gray and rainy day, a lonely kitten feels better after writing a song, and as she sings the "magic" song around her neighborhood, her animal friends cheer up, as well
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Old MacDonald had a boat
by Steve Goetz
In this take on the classic folk song, farmer MacDonald and his wife gather their tools and with the helpful farm animals they build--a boat
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Singing in the rain
by Arthur Freed
A picture book adaptation of the song "Singing in the rain," which celebrates the glory of clouds and rain
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Rock 'n' roll soul
by Susan Verde
A savvy, self-proclaimed “one-girl band” prepares for the school talent show, living in sync with everyday rhythms and eating, sleeping and dreaming music. Pictures by Caldecott winner Matthew Cordell. (Also check out his pro-nature Hello! Hello!—it’s a little gem.)
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Chuck's band
by Peggy Perry Anderson
Warming up their instruments and voices for a fun-filled jam session on the farm, farmer Chuck and his barnyard friends are challenged to get Fat Cat Pat to participate in spite of her seeming reluctance.
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Rappy goes to the library
by Dan Gutman
A skill-building, read-aloud story based on the beloved picture book finds Rappy struggling to be quiet during a class visit to the library, where he endeavors to keep his rapping under control and fears he has started a book riot.
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Katie's noisy music
by Fran Manushkin
Katie Woo wants to learn an instrument, but she is having trouble deciding what kind of music suits her best.
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Easy and Juvenile Nonfiction
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Muddy : the story of blues legend Muddy Waters
by Michael James Mahin
A picture book tribute to the irrepressible blues musician whose fierce, electric sound is credited with inspiring the rock-and-roll genre depicts his disadvantaged childhood in Mississippi, his early creative ventures in the smoky juke joints of Chicago and his landmark first recording. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Grandfather Gandhi.
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What is rock and roll?
by Jim O'Connor
A series presented in the same format and designed for the same audience as the phenomenally successful Who Was...? series offers compelling, easy-to-read accounts of historical events that changed our world and includes 16 pages of photos and reproductions as well as illustrations.
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Chapter Books (Ages 7-10)
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Wolfie & Fly : band on the run
by Cary Fagan
Independent, bookish Wolfie and her eccentric, verbose friend, Fly, form an ambitious music band together and find themselves playing live onstage in front of a stadium filled with screaming fans whose rowdiness gets out of control, forcing the duo to make a daring escape. By the award-winning author of the Kaspar Snit series.
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The Goo Disaster!
by Melody Reed
When Maggie’s science grade starts slipping, her mom requires her to ace her science fair project in order to play with the band at her school’s annual arts fundraiser. This series focuses on four diverse girls and their aspirations as a band—and as individuals. (Book 3 in the “Major Eights” series)
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Middle Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12)
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Drum Roll, Please
by Lisa Jenn Bigelow
Drummer Melly, 13, heads to Camp Rockaway where she deals with a first crush, a fallout with her best friend, and her parents’ upcoming divorce—while learning to play in a band. For fans of Raina Telgemeier, Jennifer Holm, and Victoria Jamieson. Bonus: slime content!
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The first rule of punk
by Celia C. Pérez
When her first day at a new school is overshadowed by a clash with a queen bee and her dress code violating punk-rock clothes, 12-year-old Malú listens to her faraway dad's advice and resolves to be herself by pursuing the interests she loves and standing up to an anti-punk administration. A first novel.
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Other Music-themed Titles of Note
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Garvey's choice
by Nikki Grimes
Preferring science and reading to the sports his father wants him to pursue, insecure Garvey comforts himself with food and endures teasing by bullies before joining the school chorus, where his musical talents help him accept himself and bond with his father. By the award-winning author of Bronx Masquerade.
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The Golden Thread : A Song for Pete Seeger
by Colin Meloy
Decemberists and Wildwood series author Meloy pens a poetic tribute to Seeger, with Olympia artist McClure adding her extraordinary cut paper illustrations.
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How Sweet the Sound : The Story of Amazing Grace
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Rhymes tell the story of the famous song and its composer John Newton, a former sailor and captain on slave ships who becomes a minister and anti-slavery activist.
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