Book Shelf

Elizabeth’s Song

The inspiring story of Elizabeth Cotten, the legendary African American who wrote the folk classic “Freight Train” when she was just eleven years old. Against all odds, young Elizabeth teaches herself to play the guitar on a borrowed instrument. Children and adults will cherish Elizabeth’s unforgettable and touching story.

SHP273
Ages 7-14
30 pages hardcover
$16.95

The Bat Boy and His Violin

Reginald is more interested in practicing his violin than in his father’s job as manager of the worst team in the Negro Leagues, but when Papa makes him bat boy and his music begins to lead the team to victory, Papa realizes the value of his son’s talent and his love for music. By Gavin Curtis - Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

SHP220
Ages 6-11
28 pages softcover
$6.99

Carol of the Brown King

In this memorable book, six Christmas poems by Langston Hughes are simply and movingly illustrated by Ashley Brown. That Christmas is for everyone young and old, black and white rich and poor - has never been more clearly shown. A special book that gives you a new understanding of the holiday.

SHP274
All ages
30 pages
hardcover
$16.95

The Orphan Singer

By Emily Arnold McCully

Determined that their daughter realize her musical destiny, her poor but devoted parents send her away as a baby to a Venetian orphanage, knowing she will get a musical education, but they will never see her again. A beautiful story combined with fine illustrations and a good sense of history, views of Venice, the sights and sounds of canals.

SHP235
Ages 6-10
hardcover
$16.95

The Music Teacher from the BLACK LAGOON

By Mike Thaler
Illustrated by Jared Lee

This is really funny! It’s time for music class with the feared Miss LaNote. A young boy lists all his fears about music class and all his misconceptions are hysterically illustrated. Of course, in the end, Miss LaNote turns out to be cool, and he loves the class. Better buy several copies. Everyone, including teachers, will want to borrow this!

SHP211
Ages 7-11
32 pages paperback
$3.95

Music Is

Lloyd Moss has written another captivating music book. With artwork by Philippe PetitRoulet, we are shown that we are so used to having music in our lives that we aren’t always aware of it, A rhyming salute to the many ways in which people enjoy music. Music touches us all differently.

SHP275
Ages 5-9
20 pages hardcover
$14.99

Break a Leg!

The kids guide to acting and stagecraft. Candid photos of school age actors and actresses, the perfect book for young performers or anyone who wants to get up on stage and wishes to learn more about it. Chapters on speaking, improvisation, juggling, comedy, curtain calls, flops, oops, screen tests, dancing, fake kissing, props, lighting, lots more. Our young people can’t put this book down!

SHP276
Ages 10-18
220 pages softcover
$14.95

Duke Ellington

The Piano Prince and his Orchestra. The story of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, the King of Keys. Andrea and Brian Pinkney have created a colorful and fascinating book that recounts the career of this jazz musician and composer who along with his famous band repainted the musical jazz picture.

SHP294
Ages 7-12
32 pages hardcover
$16.95

Ella Fitzgerald

The story of this wonderful singer is recounted from her childhood to her first big break on the stage of the Apollo Theater and on through a half a century of infectious singing. Jazz, scat and improvistaion are all defined in this beautiful book by Andrea and Brian Pinkney.

SHP295
Ages 7-12
32 pages hardcover
$16.95