The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi

Andrews, Julie,Hamilton, Emma Walton

ISBN 10: 031626590X / ISBN 13: 9780316265904

Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2022

First Edition, Later Printing. Not price-clipped ($18.99 price intact). Published by Little Brown, 2022. Quarto. Purple pictorial boards with illustrated endpapers. Signed by authors Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton directly on title page. Signed in person. Not tipped-in. Flat signed, not inscribed. Book is like new; clean and crisp with no writing or names. Binding tight and pages crisp. Corners sharp. Dust jacket is like new. A flawless copy of this wonderful new children s book by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton! ISBN: 9780316265904. All proceeds from signed Julie Andrews books go to Southampton Books. Seller Inventory # 102407

Synopsis:

Featuring the illustrated lyrics to “Do-Re-Mi”, this stunning new picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of the development of written music. Also includes an author’s note about Julie Andrews’s connection to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein song!

Centuries ago, a young Italian monk named Guido longed to find a way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time, Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the foundation for learning music today, and inspired the famous song “Do-Re-Mi,” which Julie Andrews sang in the beloved movie The Sound of Music.

This richly illustrated picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, bestselling author Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido d’Arezzo’s development of musical notation. In addition to the lyrics of "Do-Re-Mi" illustrated in full color, the backmatter includes an author’s note, extensive historical notes, and a glossary.

About the Author: Julie Andrews has a legendary career that encompasses the Broadway and London stages, as well as multiple films, television shows, album releases, concert tours, directing assignments, and the world of children’s publishing. In 2000 the title of Dame Commander of the British Empire was bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth II for lifetime achievements in the arts and humanities. She was married to film director Blake Edwards for forty-one years, and the couple have five children, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She invites you to visit her online at @julieandrews on both Instagram and Twitter.

Emma Walton Hamilton is an award-winning writer, producer, and arts educator. Together with her mother, Julie Andrews, she has written over thirty-five books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess series, Waiting in the Wings, and The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi. Her first book of poetry, Door to Door, was published in 2022. Emma is a longtime faculty member of Stony Brook University’s MFA in Creative Writing and invites you to visit her online at @ewhamilton on both Instagram and Twitter.

Chiara Fedele was born in Milan, Italy. She has a degree in Illustration from La Scuola del Fumetto in Milan, and has illustrated numerous picture books and received several awards, such as the 3×3 international illustration award merit in 2019. She currently lives in Italy with her family and pets.  

Bibliographic Details

Title: The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Fedele, Chiara
Condition: Like New
Dust Jacket Condition: Like New
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.