Lulu's Piano Lesson
  • Published: 15 May 2011
  • ISBN: 9780887769306
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $32.99

Lulu's Piano Lesson

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The charming story of young LULU, and how she comes to love her piano lesson. Written by the very clever and talented musician and author, Arlene Alda, with illustrations by well-known illustrator Lisa Desimini, LULU's piano lesson will appeal to any child, teacher or parent trying to compel a young child to learn (and enjoy) a new skill, or to perfect an existing one.

Who wants to practice the piano? Certainly not Lulu. She'd rather listen to her swing squeak, the bell on her bike ring, or the apples thump as she climbs a tree. Even her shoes play a tip-tap tune as she runs on the sidewalk.

Before she knows it, it's Friday afternoon and time for her piano lesson. Lulu's heart sinks. She hasn't practiced all week. Luckily, Lulu's teacher knows how to inspire his small student. A musician herself, Arlene Alda played the clarinet in the Houston Symphony. She understands how one little girl's imagination and a wise teacher can help us all discover the music around us and the fun of expressing that music on the piano. Perfectly complemented by Lisa Desimini's delightful cut-paper collage and digital illustrations, Lulu's Piano Lesson is truly a memorable one.
  • Published: 15 May 2011
  • ISBN: 9780887769306
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $32.99
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About the author

Arlene Alda

Tundra author Arlene Alda is an award-winning photographer and writer whose photographs have appeared in Life, Vogue, and People and in numerous galleries. She is the author of twelve children’s books including her most recent, The Book of ZZZs; Morning Glory Monday, illustrated by Maryann Kovalski; and her photographs are featured in 97 Orchard Street, New York, by Linda Granfield. A native New Yorker, Arlene Alda is the proud grandmother of seven. She lives on Long Island with her husband, actor Alan Alda.

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Praise for Lulu's Piano Lesson

PRAISE FOR IRIS HAS A VIRUS:
". . . [a] refreshing cup of literary chicken soup for illin' children."
- Kirkus Review
PRAISE FOR HELLO, GOOD-BYE:
". . . simply beautiful." - The Boston Globe
PRAISE FOR HERE A FACE, THERE A FACE:
". . . a pleasure to enjoy and share with others." - Booklist