My Violin
This is the backplate from which sound unfurls,
under the f-holes carved into curls.
It rests near my chest,
cuddled close by my chin.
My vibrant and fine violin.
Explore the parts and the process of playing a violin through the eyes of a young musician as he watches his grandfather handcraft a violin for him to learn and play. Readers can share in the musician’s joy in hearing the beautiful ZING and ZUM of his violin as he discovers the rewards of patience, practice and the art of making music with others. Using the same lyrical writing and cumulative structure found in their first picture book together, My Piano, author Jen Fier Jasinski and illustrator Antia Bagdi introduce a new magical story that honors the tradition of making violins and adding your own note to the musical universe. Packed with vibrant illustrations, relevant backmatter, diagrams and definitions of each part of the violin, and the magic of being part of a musical group, this picture book will have readers everywhere applauding and asking for an encore. This is a great addition for any library, music and performing arts learning center, or home bookshelf.
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“This informative title will serve as a useful resource for teachers and a solid addition to public library collections supporting arts learning.”- School Library Journal
“A recent study showed that learning to play an instrument can increase reading comprehension in young children. Parents looking to encourage a love of both music and literature need look no further than the charming new picture book from Jasinski, author of Because of You, I’m a Sister (2026), and Bagdi, illustrator of Willow (2025). Our unnamed protagonist shadows his grandfather as he crafts and plays violins in his musical workshop, learning both how they’re made and how to produce beautiful notes. Jasinski’s prose is pleasantly evocative and recursive, always looping back to the phrase “This is my violin.” Baldi’s warm illustrations bring the act of playing an instrument to vivid life, as music notes blend with leaves to form giant birds made of light. When our hero is finally able to jam with the neighborhood kids, it’s a testament to the joy of musical camaraderie and the reward of diligent practice. Seasoned musicians and novices alike will find much to love in this spirited and inspiring tale.” – Booklist
