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M Is for Music

By Greg Paprocki
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M Is for Music offers a delightful introduction to musical instruments from across the globe. Through vibrant, retro-style illustrations, Greg Paprocki presents instruments such as the flugelhorn, maraca, tambourine, piccolo, nose flute, veena, and ukulele. Each page highlights the cultural background of the instrument, inviting children to explore diverse musical traditions.
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Ideal for young children and early readers interested in music and cultural education. A charming choice for parents, educators, and caregivers seeking an engaging introduction to world instruments.

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F for flugelhorn, M for maraca, and T for tambourine: Illustrator Greg Paprocki's engaging retro illustrations present the world of music, from the piccolo to the nose flute, from the veena to the ukulele. Each page contains rich cultural elements from the instrument's region of origin.

A charming introduction to musical instruments from around the world!

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A charming introduction to musical instruments from around the world!

F for flugelhorn, M for maraca, and T for tambourine: Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s engaging retro illustrations present the world of music, from the piccolo to the nose flute, from the veena to the ukulele. Each page contains rich cultural elements from the instrument's region of origin.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781423661290

Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 16 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Illustration: 4/c to

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Greg Paprocki works full-time as an illustrator and book designer. He has illustrated several Curious George books, the Little Leonardo series, and the BabyLit alphabet board books including S Is for Santa, B Is for Boo, E Is for Easter, and C Is for Camping. Released early last year in the new Count and Find series were Day of the Dead, Christmas, and Trees. Greg’s Gibbs Smith titles have sold over 581,952 copies. He lives in Omaha, NE.

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