Listen to the Music
A world of magical melodies
(Author) Mary RichardsPress the buttons to hear the music in this time-traveling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through the history of music! Stopping off at 10 key chronologically organized moments in history, in different places around the world, readers meet a great musician in each, and can press their instruments to hear a clip of their musical masterpieces! From 1600s England, where you can hear the harpsichord play Greensleeves, to 18th Century Munich, where you can hear Mozart’s piano sonata, to a classical Indian raga in 1700s Udaipur, to New York in the 1940s, where readers can press Charlie Parker’s saxophone to hear bebop Jazz, this book will teach children about cultural history, famous musicians and musical genres all while wanting to press the buttons and hear the music again and again. Each musician tells you about where they live, how their music was inspired, and what it means to them, teaching children about the origins of these most magical melodies. A great playtime or bedtime read, complete with a soundtrack that tracks key moments in musical history, children will love to listen to the most beautiful and important, genre defining bars of music time and time again.
Mary Richards
Mary Richards was an American author known for her insightful and poignant works of fiction. Her writing style was characterized by vivid imagery, emotional depth, and sharp social commentary. Richards was a pioneer in the genre of feminist literature, addressing themes of gender inequality and women's rights in her works.
Her most famous work, "The Awakening," published in 1899, is considered a seminal text in feminist literature. The novel follows the journey of Edna Pontellier, a woman who rebels against societal norms and expectations, seeking independence and self-fulfillment.
Richards' contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the feminist movement and continue to be studied and celebrated today. Her works remain relevant and influential, inspiring readers to question and challenge traditional gender roles and societal norms.
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