This Is Music

Horns

Rekha S. Rajan, Tania Yakunova

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Penguin Young Readers
29 November 2022

Music: general interest (Children's&YA)

Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families- drums, horns, strings, and voice in this new board book series by a world-renown music educator.

What do a trumpet, a tuba, and a conch shell have in common? They are all horns! This first introduction to instruments in the horn family begins with a simple explanation of what defines a horn. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of brass and wind instruments and are encouraged to find horns of their own in the world around them.

Each title in the THIS IS MUSIC series features an interactive novelty musical element that invites the reader to ""play"" the book!

By: Rekha S. Rajan
Illustrated by: Tania Yakunova
Imprint: Penguin Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 171mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 357g
ISBN: 9780593387023
ISBN 10: 0593387023
Pages: 26
Publication Date: 29 November 2022
Recommended Age: From 1 to 3 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Rekha S. Rajan is a musical theatre and operatic performer, early childhood educator, professor, and author of a number of publications on the arts in education. She is the recipient of several grants, including a two-year research grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, has performed in a variety of venues, including Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts and sits on various state-wide curriculum boards. Rekha specializes in introducing children to the arts. Her debut children's book, AMAZING LANDMARKS (Scholastic, 2022), is a STEAM compendium of the stories behind how and why 10 iconic landmarks were built. Her parenting book THE READ ALOUD FACTOR (Chicago Review Press, 2022) will provide a modern, inclusive approach to establishing read aloud routines for busy families, featuring diverse reading lists, using music, working around technology, and addressing multilingual dynamics. Rekha's work consistently draws from her professional expertise as an educator and performer, her South Asian heritage, and her abiding love of music. Rekha sings everyday with her husband and three children and when she's not writing, she is playing the djembe, mridangam, trumpet, ukulele and piano.

Reviews for This Is Music: Horns

""Exuberant and participatory, like the music and instruments it showcases."" --Kirkus ""This is a fun introduction to horns, with examples ranging from formal instruments to things you find in your house."" -- Book Riot ""This first introduction to horns is a great way to teach young readers about musical instruments. The playful language and colorful illustrations make this a fun read for little ones and encourages them to find horns all around them!"" -- KIDS Bookshelf ""This interactive board book encourages creative, musical play."" --Publishers Weekly ""Music education is such an important element in a child’s life; this promising series allows the learning and playing to begin as early as possible."" -- School Library Journal