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Violin for Elva


No. of pages 32

Published: 2015

Great for age 3-10 years

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A young girl longs to play the violin in this lyrical story that shows it's never too late to pursue your dream. More than anything, Elva wants a violin - but her parents say no. So she pretends. When she should be brushing her teeth, Elva rehearses for recitals. When she should be learning subtraction or going to sleep, she imagines playing all the music in the world. The years pass, but Elva never forgets her childhood wish, and so one day she takes a deep breath and follows her heart...

 

 

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 2015 by Houghton Mifflin .

MARY LYN RAY lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire. LAUREN STRINGER lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

 

"An endearing tale of ambition fulfilled."

 

--Booklist

 

 

"Tusa's illustrations are cheery and absolutely full of life: Readers can almost hear the music Elva does."

 

--Kirkus

 

 

"Quiet humor...provides a tender accompaniment to this meditation on fulfilling one's dreams."

 

--Publishers Weekly

 

 

"This charming book artfully and evocatively explores the joy that comes from following your dreams."

 

--School Library Journal

 

 

"The lessons of persistence and the importance of pursuing one's dreams are communicated in a pleasantly realistic and non-preachy way (Elva needs lessons and practice to play, for instance), and many kids will find the ending satisfying. The text's gentle momentum and understated lyricism make it a fine choice for a readaloud selection."

 

--Bulletin