Frank Carlson Library

"Rappy the Raptor tells the story of how he bacame a rapping velociraptor, all in rhyme"--

Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.

From the days she banged her rattle in the crib, Violet has been looking for friends to share her love of music.

Rappy the Raptor and his classmates write poems about their favorite things to celebrate Poetry Week.

Little Worm finds a song stuck in his head--and learns that his friends all have songs of their own to listen to.

"As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves"--

"The band is assembled and the band director is ready to tell you all about the instruments, but an enthusiastic little drummer girl keeps interrupting"-- Provided by publisher.

After school orchestra practice, young Nic carries his double bass through rough neighborhoods to his grandfather's home, where he and Grandaddy Nic play jazz music with friends, delighting the neighbors.

When his mother forgets her shopping list, Rappy uses his raps and rhymes to help her remember what she needs from the grocery store.

After a tragedy a young boy discovers a connection between music and colors that helps guide him and gives him comfort in times of darkness.