Theme: musician

The Crown of Dalemark

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The Countess and Lord Keril send Mitt to kill a young woman Noreth Onesdaughter, who claims to know where the lost crown is hidden.

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Crazy Diamond

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

That’s Mira M. And this is the story of her unforgettable life — as a kid alone in a junkyard tire swing, to her escape from Croatia at age nine in a Marshall amp road case in the rear of her uncle Lou’s van. A musician, he hands her the key to her future: a [...]

Descriptors: Germany, Realistic Fiction, Spain, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

A Song for Cambodia

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The true story of Arn Chorn-Pond, Cambodian American musician and human rights activist, who as a young boy survived Khmer Rouge work camps by learning to play a musical instrument.

Descriptors: Biography, Cambodia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Addis Berner Bear Forgets

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When Addis Berner Bear arrives in the city, it’s so big and confusing, and so loud and fast, that he forgets why he has come. With help from some – and hindrance from others – Addis Berner Bear must rediscover why he’s there and what he’s supposed to do. His great realization – he’s a [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Fabulous Song

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This storybook-music cd combination features 12 songs written by songwriter Michelle Campagne and musician/record producer Davy Gallant in support of an award-winning story by Don Gillmore. Guest performances include Lorne Elliott, Michael Burgess, Harry Manx, Connie Kaldor, actors Deb Hay and David Francis and international French singing star Daniel Lavoie.

Descriptors: Canada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Bremen Town Musicians

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This is the classic tale of four beleaguered animals—a donkey who can no longer work, a hound who can no longer hunt, a cat who’s too old to chase mice, and a rooster who’s scheduled to become dinner—who decide to run off to be musicians in the town of Bremen. But they get more than [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Ruby Sings the Blues

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ruby’s voice is so loud, it’s driving everyone crazy! Then Ruby’s jazz-playing neighbors come up with a plan to help her control her volume. Ruby finally learns to sing to her heart’s content without everyone needing earplugs!

Descriptors: Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Trubloff: The Mouse Who Wanted to Play the Balalaika

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A mouse who runs away with gypsies to learn to play the balalaika returns home just in time to save his family.

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia » Other Themes: , , , , , » Comments closed