Both a beautifully illustrated four-color children's story and a grown-up fantasy, Polly and the Piano is based upon the true-life loving relationship between the pianist-author and her dog. The book is filled with Montparker's affectionate and spontaneous watercolor sketches of her dog who lived underneath the piano, greeted piano students, learned to love classical repertoire, and kept her pianist-partner from being lonely during long hours of preparation for a recital at Carnegie Hall. Written in the dog's voice, the story draws the reader into the pianist's life – the dedicated work and stress, along with the relief of more playful moments when Polly persuades her mistress to take some time off. The mutual appreciation, tender love, good humor, and wonderful surprise ending will captivate the reader's heart. This book will be treasured by pianists, piano teachers, students, children, pet lovers, and by everyone else as well! Includes online resource.
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" . . . makes a nice addition to one’s studio waiting area, studio-lending library or as a gift for young friends." -- American Music Teacher, April/May 2005
"If ever a book and CD could introduce great music to children, this is the one . . ." -- Vocal Images.com
"Parents who would like to instill an appreciation of classical music in their children should check out this . . . story." -- Modern Dog Magazine, Spring 2005
"Teachers will want to put this book into the hands of as many young students as possible." -- La Scena Musicale, July/August 2005
"What's surprising about the disc is that it does not speak down to children . . . absolutely adult music, played superbly . . . ". -- The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 2004
"enchanting . . . the enclosed CD . . . will send every young pianist scurrying to the piano." -- Music Teacher Magazine, March-April 2005
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