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Violet’s Music ~ Angela Johnson

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Violet’s Music

Written by Angela Johnson
Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith

Violet absolutely loved music. Even when she was a few hours old, she made music with her rattle, hoping others in the nursery would join in. As she grew up she continued to long for other kids like her who “dreamed music, thought music, all day long.” Finally, Violet met up with three other kids who loved music as much as her and they formed a band. This is a cute book for music lovers! Read more >>

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Originally posted on July 5, 2017.

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