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Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin Hardcover – Picture Book, May 12, 2020
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A Schneider Family Book Award Young Children Honor Book
Before becoming one of the greatest violinists of all time, Itzhak Perlman was simply a boy who loved music. Raised by a poor immigrant family in a tiny Tel Aviv apartment, baby Itzhak was transformed by the sounds from his family’s kitchen radio—graceful classical symphonies, lively klezmer tunes, and soulful cantorial chants. The rich melodies and vibrant rhythms spoke to him like magic, filling his mind with vivid rainbows of color.
After begging his parents for an instrument, Itzhak threw his heart and soul into playing the violin. Despite enormous obstacles—including a near-fatal bout of polio that left him disabled for life—Itzhak persevered, honing his extraordinary gift. When he performed on the Ed Sullivan Show at only 13, audiences around the world were mesmerized by the warmth, joy, and passion in every note.
Gorgeously illustrated with extensive back matter, Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin recounts Itzhak’s childhood journey—from a boy with a dream to an internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso.
- Reading age4 - 8 years
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Dimensions9 x 0.75 x 11 inches
- PublisherHarry N. Abrams
- Publication dateMay 12, 2020
- ISBN-101419741101
- ISBN-13978-1419741104
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"Newman’s text paired with Halpin’s effective illustrations and design offers an intriguing glimpse into the life of this musician and advocate."―School Library Journal
"This is a perfect introduction to this violin virtuoso." ―Booklist
About the Author
Abigail Halpin is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including Finding Wild and Mama’s Belly. She lives in Maine.
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- Publisher : Harry N. Abrams; Illustrated edition (May 12, 2020)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1419741101
- ISBN-13 : 978-1419741104
- Reading age : 4 - 8 years
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
- Dimensions : 9 x 0.75 x 11 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #224,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers enjoy this book for reading aloud to their children. They find the story engaging and a wonderful biography about a famous violinist.
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Customers find the book easy to read for students in 1st through 5th grade. It's a great read-aloud for music classes.
"1st through 5th graders love this book. For the little ones, I read in two days...." Read more
"My violin students really enjoy this book!" Read more
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Customers enjoy the story. They find it lovely and wonderful about a famous violinist.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024My son is majoring in music (violin) because of this book that he read when he was younger.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 20211st through 5th graders love this book. For the little ones, I read in two days. It was a great introduction to the string family and a wonderful story about a very famous violinist. After reading the book, I showed students a video of Itzhak playing the violin as an adult. They were all absolutely enthralled!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2021My violin students really enjoy this book!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020Such a GREAT book! Can’t wait to get back to school so I can read it with my students.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021Fantastic read aloud for my music classes.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021What a gem! To read an account of this wonderful young man and his beginnings with the violin. This illustrations are lovely and swoop you away with the music! Loved reading this.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2023This book is beautiful! Our 7 year old granddaughter plays the violin and truly enjoyed this biography ( as did her violin playing mother). But it’s a great book for any 5-9 year old.
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- Welsh DragonReviewed in Canada on August 14, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic into to Itzhak Perlman
This is a great illustrated book describing Itzhak Perlman early life. You may even learn something new about him and your child may be inspired to learn play music even if they have a disability.