Reynolds, Peter H.
Playing from the Heart Candlewick
Press, 2016. $15.00 PICTURE BOOK
Content: G.
As a little kid, Raj
plays soothing music that he makes up on the piano. Raj’s father is impressed with Raj’s skills
and hires him a piano teacher. As Raj
grows, he masters the technique of piano, but loses the fun of playing. Raj grows to be a successful businessman, but
one day he is called home because his father is sick. Raj asks his father how he can comfort him,
and all his father wants is for Raj to play his original soothing music, and
Raj remembers why he loves the piano.
I
love Peter Reynolds illustrations. This
is a sweet story about not losing the joy and fun of art in our attempt to
master an art form. The message is great
and the story is touching. Although this
is a picture book, the message can reach all ages, making it hard to categorize.
EL (K-3), EL, ADULT - GIFT Reviewer, C. Peterson.
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