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Mole Music
(Reading Rainbow Books)
Author
Illustrator
David M McPhail
Publication Date
October 01, 2001
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / K − 1st
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
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Description
When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too. Through practice, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays along, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know. Full-color illustrations.
Publication date
October 01, 2001
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780805067668
Lexile Measure
540
Publisher
Square Fish
BISAC categories
JUV031040 - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
JUV002160 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mammals
JUV002160 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mammals
Library of Congress categories
Music
Violin
Moles (Animals)
Violin
Moles (Animals)
Publishers Weekly
In a starred review, PW said, "McPhail's delicate watercolor-and-ink paintings work seamlessly in tandem with the words to deliver a truly resonant message: that music can change the world." Ages 4-8. (Oct.) Copyright 2001 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
David M McPhail
David McPhail published his first children's book, The Bear's Toothache, in 1972. Since then, he has written and/or illustrated more than one hundred books, including Beatrix Potter and Her Paint Box. He lives in New Hampshire.
Golden Sower Award
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Nominee 2002 - 2002