Ah, Music!
by Aliki

Why You Will Like "Ah, Music!"

How can 47 pages cover such a broad subject as Music so well? Aliki uses her illustrations to complement and expand upon the written word. This music book for kids is comprehensive and easy to read. It is very educational and informative. If you want a book that is broad in scope and that successfully answers the question, "What is Music?", you have found it here in Aliki's book.

Synopsis

"Ah, Music!" is a picture book about all aspects of music--about composers and instruments, about artists and performers, about its history, and about the feelings aroused in the heart and minds of the hearers.

Description

Aliki grew up in a family where music was a part of family life. She shares her knowledge and love of music in her book, "Ah, Music." The 47-page book takes the reader on a journey: exploring what is music?, looking at the creative art of music and its composers, and examining the music itself as it is played by solo instruments, a group of instruments, or an entire orchestra. Aliki introduces the concept of harmony, illustrates the various instruments (including voice) used to make music, and shares a brief history of music from the prehistoric to the classical era. She includes a chapter on the diversity of music and on music therapy. She concludes with words of encouragement to a young musician. "Ah, Music" explores music from the perspective of Western tradition.--an ALA Booklist Youth Arts Top 10

What others say:

"No one else so captures the power of music as Aliki."--ALA Booklist