by Candace Fleming (Author) Giselle Potter (Illustrator)
In the streets and canals of Venice, Gabriella can hear nothing but sweet music.
The drying laundry goes slap-slap, the church bells go ting-aling-ling, and the lire go jing-aling-ling. Soon, Gabriella is humming her way through town -- and everyone hears her song! Some find it sad, others smile when they hear it -- but none can forget the beautiful melody.
Before long, a certain struggling composer is inspired by Gabriella's song -- and a beautiful symphony is bor
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"Delicate renderings of Venetian life set the stage for this heartwarming tale of a girl with a song in her heart that kindles emotion and inspiration in everyone who hears it," said PW in its Best Books citation. Ages 3-8. (Apr.)
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