In his first book for children, the remarkable John Lithgow introduces the workings of the orchestra and the pleasures of music in a jaunting, rhythmic text that begs to be read aloud. The musical prodigy Farkle McBride tries a number of instruments before discovering that conducting the orchestra makes him happy. Full-color illustrations and one gatefold.
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Young Farkle McBride is a musical genius: He plays the violin, the flute, the trombone, and the drums with incredible skill. But he's never satisfied: Something is missing.
In his first book, actor and musician John Lithgow introduces a memorable character, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy who brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life. With a double gatefold showing the entire orchestra, this is the ultimate book for the music lover in all of us.
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Product Details
REMARKABLE FARKLE MCBRIDE
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Product Weight: 1.14 lbs
Author: Lithgow, John
Publication Date: 2000-09-01
Language: English
Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS YOU
Dewey Decimal Classification: E
Audience Age Group: 05 to 08
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780689833403
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