Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient - Named Among the Best in Family-Friendly Media
Some stories just stay with a child.
They find their way into the bedtime whispers, into the quiet moments before sleep, into the way a little one starts to see themselves in the world. Melody and the Magic Music Box is one of those stories.
Melody is a small girl with a soft voice and a heart that refuses to give up. She lives in the enchanting Kingdom of Song, where music fills the meadows and every dream begins with a single note. When she discovers a magical music box that only plays when someone smiles, she never imagines it will lead her to a kingdom wrapped in silence, a princess who has forgotten how to smile, and a moment that will change everything.
She enters the king's great singing contest, not because she has the loudest voice, but because she has something no one else in the kingdom carries: the courage to try when she isn't sure she can win.
What happens next is the kind of story children carry with them into the rest of their lives.
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What parents and grandparents are saying:
"I love the fact it's not just another children's book to read to her. Melody has a powerful message for children and even for grandparents. It will be money well spent." - Jerry Newton
"My daughters sang their own favorite songs to cheer up Princess Harmony. Thanks for such a wholesome and inspiring story." - Sam
"As a retired teacher, I would have loved to have had a book series like this to share with my students!" - Joanne F.
"Tim Tivis weaves music into the heart of the story, showing how melody can uplift spirits, heal sadness, and bring people together." - Mack Powers
"I love how the music theme and characters create a magical place to help kids believe in themselves." - Kim J.
Recognized by Readers' Favorite: "Melody grows in confidence through encouragement rather than praise for her talent. Effort and heart matter more than being perfect."
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford: "Even the smallest person, with the softest voice, can make a difference, if only they are brave enough to try. Everyone's voice matters; everyone matters."
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Includes a special "Let's Talk About Melody's Adventure!" discussion page, so the story keeps going long after the last page is turned, sparking conversations between parents, grandparents, and children about kindness, courage, and the power of their own unique voice.
For children ages 3 and up. Beautifully illustrated.
A gift that doesn't get forgotten. A story that becomes part of who they are.
