Song in the City
Song in the City by Daniel Bernstrom is a picture book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022, featuring 40 pages in English. This book tells the story of a young blind girl and her grandmother as they explore the vibrant sounds of their bustling city. Through their shared experiences, they discover that the music of the city can be just as beautiful as the melodies they cherish from their church visits.
Readers will find a narrative that emphasizes the connection between generations, highlighting themes of family and the sensory experiences of city life. The young girl introduces her grandmother to the idea that everyday sounds create a unique symphony, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of their surroundings. This edition invites readers to reflect on the joy of shared moments and the beauty found in both music and family relationships.
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From Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a charming and irresistibly fun picture book about a young blind girl and her grandmother who experience the vibrant everyday music of their busy city.
A young girl, filled with the sounds of her beloved city, shares a song with her grandmother that changes the two forever. After helping Grandma realize that the city makes music as beautiful as the sounds they hear in church on Sunday morning, the two sit down and take in all the sounds of the city…together.
Song in the City bridges the gap between generations of music and family, while centering love, understanding, and joy.
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