The American Music Teacher, February 1st, 2008
Piano Piano, by Davide Cali, Eric Heliot and Randi Rivers. Charlesbridge Publishing (www. charlesbridge. com; (800) 225-3214), 2007. 24 pp. $15.95.
Illustrated in fantastical, whimsical cartoon style, this children's book may have a more poignant message for adults. Originally published in French, Piano Piano centers on Marcolino, a young boy with a familiar message for his mother: he doesn't like playing or practicing the piano. His mother responds by telling him that after he was born she no longer had time to practice and if he wants to become a "grand pianist," he needs to practice. Throu...
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