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Vinny, the Traveling Violin
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionPerforming Arts
Publisher Price: $28.99
Publisher: Shining Light Press
Published: Nov 6 2025
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A children's picture book with charming characters, Vinny, the Traveling Violin will appeal to children of all ages. A book designed for parents to read aloud to young children, or to be read independently by older children, young readers' imaginations will be sparked to travel along with Vinny through time. Children's emotions and feelings are tapped into as they read about Vinny's predicament to be sold, separating him from his owner. A fantasy story, the little violin, Vinny, is personified as the main character, performing and traveling around, finally making it to the big stage for symphonies. Children will sympathize with poor Mr. Ivan, the original owner of Vinny, who must part ways with his beloved violin due to poverty. Themes of imagination, fantasy, music, love, and connection will resonate with children.
Vinny's narrative is inspired by the author's true story of a traveling violin in her family. Children are challenged to read the Author's Note about the author's violin and to ponder one of their own family stories to share. For added enrichment, children may listen to the author play Ode to Joy by Beethoven by activating the QR code at the end of the story. Hidden eighth notes are scattered throughout the illustrations for an additional fun and challenging component.
Blurb: Meet Vinny, a violin with a heart of gold, who once belonged to Mr. Ivan. Their beautiful melodies on street corners and in parks brought joy to all who listened, but hard times forced Mr. Ivan to part with his beloved violin. Vinny's journey takes a new turn when a kind father buys him for his young son, Walter. As Walter grows up, he and Vinny perform in grand symphonies. In a surprising twist of fate, Mr. Ivan attends one of Walter's concerts, reuniting him with Vinny. This fun tale of music, love, and connection will resonate with readers of all ages.
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