Moss, Lloyd (1995). Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc. Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
1996 Caldecott Honor Book
Oh, the swirly-twirly illustrations of the major instruments of the orchestra coming together to make a communal sound are such a delight!! The addition of the two cats, a dog, and a mouse enjoying the sights and sounds of music is so adorable! That the animals naturally do not get along at first can be seen, but the power of music and the example of all very, very different instruments coming together to make one beautiful artistic creation can be seen quite clearly!
I really love all the detail the art has, all the musical, rhythmical flow of the words within the art, and the aesthetically enjoyable fun that leaps from the pages!! This is a must-have book for music teachers, yes, but also for anyone in love with music and how much power it has to move mountains with a single beautiful note!
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