Summoning the Phoenix: Poems and Prose about Chinese Musical Instruments (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781885008503)

A collection of original poems about children learning to play traditional Chinese instruments in preparation for a performance, accompanied by factual information about each instrument.

Every musician knows that learning to play an instrument has its challenges and its rewards. There's the embarrassing first day of rehearsal, but also the joy of making friends in the orchestra. There's dealing with slippery concert dress, or simply getting swept up in the music. The twelve children in this book are just like any other musicians practicing their instruments and preparing for a concert. But what sets these music lovers apart is that they all play traditional Chinese musical instruments in a Chinese orchestra.

Including both flights of fancy and practical considerations, lively poems capture each child's musical experience with a different Chinese instrument, while sidebars provide more information about each one. Vivid illustrations depicting each fascinating instrument bring you along on this musical journey. And then you are invited to the grand finale!

Author: Emily Jiang
ISBN-10: 1885008503
ISBN-13: 9781885008503
Publisher: Shen's Books
Language: English
Published: 03/17/2014
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.80h x 10.70w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 166871 / Summoning the Phoenix: Poems and Prose about Chinese Musical Instruments


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2014
School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 148
Foreword 05/27/2014
Kirkus Best Picture Books 11/15/2014 pg. 65
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 180 - Recommended, Satisfactory