Zin Zin Zin a Violin Author:Lloyd Moss, Marjorie Priceman (Illustrator) With mournful moan and silken tone, — itself alone comes ONE TROMBONE... — Ten instruments take their parts one by one in a musical performance. — Then a trumpet joins in to become a duet; add a French horn and voila! you have a trio — and on it goes until an entire orchestra is assembled on stage. Lloyd Moss's irr... more »esistible rhymes and Marjorie Pricemans's energetic illustrations make beautiful music together — a masterpiece that is the perfect introduction to musical instruments and musical groups, and a counting book that redefines the genre.
Children's Literature
Lilting, rhyming text arcs across each page of brilliantly hued illustrations. This book is deceptively simple; it covers a quick introduction to musical instruments, serves as a counting book, and also teaches the words for groups of musicians (duo through nonet). The author's ear for music is evident in his crisp rhyme and meter; the poetry is never forced but always fun. The drawings are reminiscent of the New Yorker magazine.
1996 Caldecott Honor Book, American Library Association Notable Children's Book, School Library Journal Best Book, New York Times Best Illustrated Book« less