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The Violin Family

by Melissa Perley

A string-instrument family in a picture-book introduction

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A string-instrument family in a picture-book introduction

Basil the bass, Celia the violoncello, Bizzy the viola, and Val and Violet the violins are presented as a family who make music together. Their story pairs personified instruments with introductory information about the string family, including each instrument’s anatomy and individual characteristics. When Violet is damaged during practice and goes to a luthier for repair, the book also brings instrument care into the family’s shared musical life. A pancake breakfast with Vermont maple syrup adds a domestic detail to this blend of fiction and learning.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 beginning to learn about string instruments
  • Young readers who enjoy picture-book stories that combine personification and factual introductions
  • Families or educators seeking an entry point for conversations about instrument parts and music-making

Themes

String instrumentsMusic-making togetherInstrument anatomy and repairFamily relationships

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Book overview

A wonderful introduction to the string family of instruments that shows young readers the power of music and of caring relationships.

Come meet The Violin Family: Basil, the Bass; Celia, the Violoncello; "Bizzy", the Viola; and Val and Violet, the Violins! Together, they love to play music and then share a pancake breakfast, complete with local Vermont maple syrup--mm-mmmm!

This picture book for children is an introduction to the family of stringed instruments with a delightful pairing of fact and fiction. In meeting The Violin Family, readers have the opportunity to learn about the anatomy as well as the personality of each of the strings.

One day while the family is practicing their music, Violet falls and has to visit the luthier to be repaired. Will her sound come back so that her family can continue to play together as a quintet?

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