Finding the Music / En pos de la música

By: Jennifer Torres

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Synopsis: Bilingual English/Spanish. In this cheerful book, a determined Latina girl accidentally breaks her grandfather's vihuela and ventures into her community to find someone who can fix the instrument, leading her to discover his legacy as a mariachi player.When Reyna accidentally breaks Abuelito's vihuela-a small guitar-like instrument-she ventures out into the neighborhood determined to find someone who can help her repair it. No one can fix the vihuela, but along the way Reyna gathers stories and mementos of Abuelito and his music. Still determined, Reyna visits the music store, where the owner gives her a recording of Abuelito's music and promises that they can fix the vihuela together. Reyna realizes how much she's learned about Abuelito, his influence in the community, and the power of his music. She returns to her family's restaurant to share Abuelito's gifts with Mama and is happier still finally to hear the sweet sounds of Abuelito's music for herself. With lively illustrations by Renato Alarcão, the tradition of mariachi music comes to life in this bilingual story. Winner of Lee & Low's New Voices Award, Finding the Music is a heartwarming tale of family, community, and the music that brings them all together.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780892393763
Publisher:: Lee & Low Books
Date of Addition:: 01/28/25
Copyrighted By:: Jennifer Torres Illustrations copyright
Adult content:: No
Language:: English, Spanish
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Entertainment, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Music
Grade Levels:: First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:: 6–10
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.