"Song of Middle C" by Scott Menchin tells the story of a young boy named Max, who discovers his passion for music amidst the challenges of growing up. As Max navigates his journey through family dynamics, friendships, and self-discovery, he finds solace and expression in the piano. The narrative explores themes of creativity, resilience, and the significance of finding one's voice. Through Max's experiences, readers are invited to witness the transformative power of art and the ways it can connect individuals to themselves and the world around them. Ultimately, it’s a heartfelt story about the melodies of life and the personal symphonies we all create. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2009 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Scott Menchin, author and illustrator of the Christopher Award-winning Taking a Bath with the Dog, has created illustrations for many famous products and brands around the world. He lives in New York City and teaches at the Pratt Institute. Harry Bliss is a cartoonist and New Yorker cover artist. He has illustrated numerous bestselling picture books for children. He lives in Vermont. Alison McGhee is the New York Times bestselling author of both adult and children's books. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota