Children's Books about Music

Written by LeahKomaiko. Illustrated by Barbara Westman

In this book of verse, a young girl prefers the sounds of the music she hears in the city to the classical music her Grandma wants her to enjoy, until she hears an orchestral concert in the park that changes her mind.

ISBN 978-0064431897

Written by Lisa Wheeler. Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie.

Bebop rhyme and repeated stanzas are just the right rhythm for young readers in this nostalgic celebration of dancing, singing, and playing music

ISBN 978-0152025229

Written by Monika Bang-Campbell. Illustrated by Molly Bang. 

Little Rat loves playing the violin, but hates to practice. Her hard work with Kitty culminates in their recital duet.

ISBN 978-0152063603 (Paperback) 978-0152053055 (Hardcover)

Written by Anne Hayes. Illustrated by Karmen Thompson

This book introduces young children to all the instruments of the orchestra as a group of animals goes to the Symphony.

ISBN 978-0152002220

Written and illustrated by David McPhail

Mole teaches himself to play the violin and inspires the world around him as the animals and people come to hear him play.

ISBN 978-0805067668

Written and illustratedby Stephen Constanza

Set in Vienna, this book tells the story of how young Mozart gets his musical inspiration for a piano concerto from a bird and the sounds of life around him.

ISBN 978-0805066272

Written and illustrated by Mike Venezia

This biography of the composer uses a combination of cartoon illustrations and historical images to tell the story of Mozart and his life in Salzburg and Vienna.

ISBN 978-0516445410

Written by Lloyd Moss. Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

Poetry, music, counting, and brilliant colors guide, dance, blend, and sway their way across the pages as Moss introduces ten musical instruments and their sounds.

ISBN 978-0689835247

 

 

* Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Recommendation and description