FICTION

Because

by Mo WILLEMS
illus. by Amber Ren. 40p. Disney/Hyperion. Mar. 2019. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781368019019.
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PreS-Gr 2—In this celebration of the chance happenings in life that inspire us, Willems presents an artfully written dedication to the power of music and those who live for it. Ren's lively and deeply saturated cartoon illustrations delightfully capture the audacity and power of inspiration as a little girl, by chance, gets taken to a concert and enjoys a symphony orchestra performance. The experience is so transcendent that she becomes galvanized to create music of her own. In order to get to that point, however, there were other people whose passions and hard work paved the way for that little girl in row C, seat 14.
VERDICT An iconic book not only for musicians and music lovers but also for anyone wishing to celebrate those who came before them and those who come after.
Reviewed by Amanda C. Buschmann, Carroll Elementary School, Houston , Mar 01, 2019

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