Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin - by Lloyd Moss (Paperback)

About the Book

Moss's irresistible rhymes and Priceman's energetic color illustrations make beautiful music together. This picture book is a perfect introduction to musical instruments, musical groups, and counting. Full color.

Book Synopsis

A Caldecott Honor book that is the perfect introduction to musical instruments and a counting book that redefines the genre.

When this book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a french horn a trio, and so on until the entire orchestra is assembled on stage. Written in elegant and rhythmic verse and illustrated with playful and flowing artwork, this unique counting book is the perfect introduction to musical groups. Readers of all ages are sure to shout "Encore!" when they reach the final page of this joyous celebration of classical music.

Review Quotes

"A book from which music issues forth as clearly as from any music box."

-- "New York Times Book Review"

"A delight...this title will surely be met with applause."

-- "School Library Journal, " starred review

A Caldecott Honor Book

An American Library Association Notable Children's Book

A "School Library Journal" Best Book

A "New York Times" Best Illustrated Book

About the Author

Lloyd Moss, the classical music guru of WQXR, has a long list of TV and film appearances and voice-overs to his credit. He lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.

Marjorie Priceman, illustrator of many acclaimed picture books, has won Caldecott Honors for her illustrations in Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin! by Lloyd Moss and Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the Frist Hot-Air Balloon Ride, which she also wrote. She lives in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.