Lazlo Learns Recorder (Learn With Lazlo series)

Lazlo Lemur is nervous about his first day at a new school, especially when he goes to music class. His teacher expects him to learn a new instrument, but there are so many things to remember...will he EVER get it right? Play--and learn--along with Lazlo in this interactive musical tale!

Lazlo Learns Recorder

Children's Books

Weber, Vicky

Arts, Music & Photography

Trunk Up Books

Lazlo Lemur is nervous about his first day at a new school, especially when he goes to music class. His teacher expects him to learn a new instrument, but there are so many things to remember...will he EVER get it right?Play--and learn--along with Lazlo in this interactive musical tale!

Animals

Aurora's Orchid

Aurora, a beloved mom to four young children, is determined to create memories with them in her childhood home in Rincon, Puerto Rico. One year, she plants an orchid with her children and spends the summer teaching them to tend to it in the hopes that it would grow into the beautiful plant she knew it could. As the days, weeks, months, and even years pass, Aurora teaches her children patience as they skeptically wait for the flowers to bloom. This heartwarming tale--based on a true story--shows how the thoughtful guidance of a loving mother could teach patience while leaving a lasting and beautiful impact on those around her.

Science, Nature & How It Works

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Review\n"Taino Tales: The Secret of the Hummingbird by Vicky Weber is a beautiful story that tells young readers about how the hummingbird came to be in Taino legend. Olha Melnyk's colorful and vivid images breathe life into the characters and the story and give it a good pace and movement. The story is both educational and informative and teaches readers about the culture of the Taino tribe, the indigenous people that lived in the Caribbean. Taino Tales is a wonderful story for parents and tutors to read out to children to teach them about the Taino tribe in an entertaining way. The Taino Tidbits section at the end of the book is interesting and gives readers interesting facts about the Taino tribe." - Readers' Favorite, 5 Stars\n"The illustrations are beautifully done, the story fun and swift. Id love to see more tales like this in this style, with the strong visual storytelling. It's wonderful to see a book like this that also teaches about a culture that not everyone would otherwise have a chance to learn about. 10/10 for me."-Elizabeth Russell\n"This is a beautiful retelling of a Taino tale. The stunning illustrations of the village and characters are each art pieces suitable for framing. While I was unfamiliar with this story, it is reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, but the fate of these loves is far more sweet. Imagine finding a soulmate and being told you cannot be together. Vicky's book is one I would adopt for a folklore unit in class without hesitation. I wholeheartedly give it a well earned 5 stars." -R. Jones\nAlida lives in paradise, so what could go wrong? When she meets a boy from the opposing tribe, their friendship quickly blossoms into something more. 
...What will happen if someone discovers their forbidden love?\nWith all the magic of a Disney fairytale, the Secret of the Hummingbird is sure to capture the hearts of children and adults alike. You won’t just enjoy the story, you will feel like a part of it.\nCreated by an elementary teacher to educate and inspire, children will love learning about the Taíno culture through the retelling of their indigenous folklore, bringing an ancient cultureー and a young loveーto colorful life.\nFrom the Back Cover\nAlida, the daughter of a Taíno chief, lives in paradise. One day, she is startled by a boy from the opposing tribe, the Carib. Meeting daily in a hidden place, Alida and the boy, Taroo, soon become friends ー and then their friendship blossoms into something more. What will happen if someone discovers their forbidden love? A retelling of the Taíno legend of how the hummingbird came to be, this story brings an ancient cultureー and a young loveーto colorful life.

Taíno Tales: The Secret of the Hummingbird (Taino Tales)

History

Alida lives in paradise, so what could go wrong? When she meets a boy from the opposing tribe, their friendship quickly blossoms into something more. ...What will happen if someone discovers their forbidden love? This story is a great way to get children to see the world in a more creative light. Kids will love learning about the Taíno culture through dynamic illustrations and playful verbiage. Perfect for the classroom or home library to inspire and bring a little magic to young readers. This retelling of this Taíno legend brings an ancient culture&#12540;and a young love&#12540;to colorful life. Reader's Favorite Five-Star Review: "Taino Tales: The Secret of the Hummingbird by Vicky Weber is a beautiful story that tells young readers about how the hummingbird came to be in Taino legend. Olha Melnyk's colorful and vivid images breathe life into the characters and the story and give it a good pace and movement. The story is both educational and informative and teaches readers about the culture of the Taino tribe, the indigenous people that lived in the Caribbean. Taino Tales is a wonderful story for parents and tutors to read out to children to teach them about the Taino tribe in an entertaining way. The Taino Tidbits section at the end of the book is interesting and gives readers interesting facts about the Taino tribe." -Mamta Madhavan from Readers' Favorite "This is a beautiful retelling of a Taino tale. The stunning illustrations of the village and characters are each art pieces suitable for framing. While I was unfamiliar with this story, it is reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, but the fate of these loves is far more sweet. Imagine finding a soulmate and being told you cannot be together. Vicky's book is one I would adopt for a folklore unit in class without hesitation. I wholeheartedly give it a well earned 5 stars." -R. Jones "The illustrations are beautifully done, the story fun and swift. Id love to see more tales like this in this style, with the strong visual storytelling. It's wonderful to see a book like this that also teaches about a culture that not everyone would otherwise have a chance to learn about. 10/10 for me."-Elizabeth Russell

Taíno Tales: The Secret of the Hummingbird

The Song Garden

Every year, Calla and her family participate in the town's showcase, but this year, she is determined to create a song garden without the help of her parents. Her friends all have great ideas, but writing a song doesn't come as easily to Calla. There are so many choices...what if she gets it wrong? Will Calla be able to conquer her worries and let her creativity shine through? Written by an elementary music teacher to spark composition in young readers, The Song Garden teaches children that their creations are truly their own.

Rhythm Rescue

Welcome to Music Metropolis, where there's always a song to sing and instruments playing all around. Everyone has something special to share, but Beat Street is where the real magic happens. The musicians of Beat Street have super abilities. The people who live here can do extraordinary things...with the power of music! When Tala's day begins with a phone call from a friend, she is SUPER excited...but she'll need your help to make it there in time! You won't want to miss this interactive musical adventure.

Product Description 
Welcome to Music Metropolis, where there's always a song to sing and instruments playing all around. Everyone has something special to share, but Beat Street is where the real magic happens. The musicians of Beat Street have super abilities. The people who live here can do extraordinary things...with the power of music!When Tala's day begins with a phone call from a friend, she is SUPER excited...but she'll need your help to make it there in time! You won't want to miss this interactive musical adventure. 
 Review \n★★★★★\n"Outstanding illustrations will attract children to Rhythm Rescue, especially the shining and sometimes reflective eyes in portrait close-ups while the wonderfully imaginative story by author Vicky Weber will keep them entertained. What a wonderful way to keep children entranced--they can help summon the main character's special powers! Children--and parents--will enjoy clapping to the interactive clapping rhythm "Ta, Ti-ti" or "1, 1-and," which activates the main character's superpowers of strength and flight. This book takes readers on a journey during a storm filled with obstacles, fallen trees, and raging rivers. Can Tala help the police officer? Can she fly high enough to catch the tree from falling on Nina's house? You'll have to read it to find out.\nI love how you can see reflections in the eyes of some close-up illustrations of Rhythm Rescue. Illustrator Geneviève Viel-Taschereau has created some awesome, full-color artwork filled showing the emotions of the main character Tala and her friend Nina. Author Vicky Weber has created a fun adventure that takes readers on a journey filled with challenges that Tala conquers with a special clapping pattern. Will she need to summon her strength and demonstrate how strong she can be? Or will we help activate her flying skills to solve a problem by clapping to a different rhythm? I think every school library, public library, and even home library would benefit by having this book on the shelf. Entertaining story plus outstanding illustrations equal wonderful book." -Readers Favorite, 5 stars\n★★★★★\n"I've just discovered a collection of colorful and engaging books by a real-live music educator by the name of Vicky Weber! I've seen four of them so far and I hope there are many more to come. In the books, Ms. Weber takes on teaching the basic elements of music and creativity through fun stories and interactive activities that will liven up any classroom while getting the job done. The job? Learning about rhythm and tempo, how to play the recorder, and even simply embracing the creativity just waiting to be discovered in every child.\nSpeaking of creative, the books are beautifully illustrated by several different truly talented artists, Masha Klot, Zoe Mellors, and Genevieve Viel-Taschereau. Of the four books I've seen it is hard to say which is my favorite. Lazlo Learns Recorder features a Lemur who overcomes his fear of making a fool of himself and gets excited about learning to play the recorder. In Rhythm Rescue superhero Tala needs your students to clap new rhythms to help Tala reach her destination. Tiger Tempo contains an earworm of a rhyme that helps children learn by acting out different tempo markings. But perhaps my favorite is The Song Garden in which a child named Calla discovers and embraces the unique, creative individual she is and learns to celebrate that creativity through her own compositions. I think your pre-k to 2nd graders are going to especially love these books!" 
-John Jacobson, 
Music Educator, Musical Composer, and Author of Music Express Magazine

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Lazlo Learns Recorder

Lazlo Learns Recorder (Learn With Lazlo series)

Aurora's Orchid

Aurora's Orchid

Taíno Tales: The Secret of the Hummingbird (Taino Tales)

Taíno Tales: The Secret of the Hummingbird

The Song Garden

The Song Garden

Rhythm Rescue

Rhythm Rescue