Music Class Today!

This book was a delightful read. The rhyme scheme and rhythm did a great job of driving the text, and considering that I was definitely the sort of exceedingly-introverted kid that rarely ever felt capable of participating in class (and was often coerced/forced by parents and teachers to do so anywa......more

Class is in session, and it’s music to these mini maestros’ ears. But not all the kids are eager to explore music-making; others enjoy class by actively listening. With a repeated message that the best time to make music is when you find your own, unique rhythm, this book is instrumental in introduc......more

It takes courage to try something new! As soon as the teacher starts to sing and play his guitar, the class starts to come alive. However, for one student, it was a little overwhelming.  Will this student have the courage to try something new? Reviewed by: Debbie Hersh, Circulation, Vernon Area Publi......more

We used this for one of our storytime programs at my library. It was a big hit. The text is very lyrical and has a nice repetition. I loved the emphasis on letting people join in on their own terms -- the music teacher in the book encourages one of his shy students to participate, but lets them know......more

I loved this book! It had so much rhythm that I sang it rather than read it. I think kiddos would probably enjoy it, as well, especially if they got to play with some of the musical instruments talked about within its pages. Definitely feeling inspired to create a musical program based around this b......more