And There Was Music

By: Marta Pantaleo

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers / 2025 / Hardcover

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And There Was Music by Marta Pantaleo, is a lyrical celebration of the universal language of music and its power to connect people across the globe. From comforting melodies to powerful rhythms, music touches every heart, transcending language and culture. This beautifully illustrated book highlights the diversity of musical forms, from gospel choirs to mariachi bands, and shows how music brings us strength, joy, and unity. A perfect read for all ages, it invites readers to explore the sounds that shape our world. Hardcover, 52 pages. Recommended for ages 4 to 8 years old.

Product Information

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Title: And There Was Music
By: Marta Pantaleo
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 52
Vendor: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2025

Dimensions: 11.00 X 8.25 (inches)
Weight: 14 ounces
ISBN: 0802856403
ISBN-13: 9780802856401
Ages: 4-8
Stock No: WW856401

Publisher's Description

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A lyrical celebration of music, its many forms, and its importance to people across the globe.

Music is everywhere—can you hear it around you? Music might comfort you, or it might make you cry. Even if someone doesn’t know your language, they can still understand you. There are sounds to celebrate an important day and sounds to help us find courage, strength, and hope. There are notes to remind you of where you came from and to remind you of the people who came before you. Whether you love gospel choirs, piano concertos, mariachi bands, or gamelan orchestras, music can connect you with people from across our planet.

Humming with color and variety, And There Was Music is a tribute to an art form that unites humanity even as it showcases our diversity. Readers will enjoy spotting their favorite genres and instruments in the art—and using the back matter to discover even more sounds to love.

Author Bio

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Marta Pantaleo is an Italian illustrator and author. Her work has been exhibited in Italy, South Korea, China, and the United States. Born in Rome, she still lives and creates art in the city today. Visit Marta’s website at martapantaleo.com and follow her on Instagram @pantaleomarta.

Editorial Reviews

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Booklist
"Lively, colorful . . . illustrations are full of rhythm and movement . . . Pantaleo captures the joy, the sorrow, the sharing, and the universality of music."

School Library Journal
"This book bursts with a vibrant celebration of music and its ability to transcend boundaries . . . The illustrations are dynamic and colorful, filling each page with energy and life . . . the back matter enriches the experience. . . . colorful and engaging."

Kirkus Reviews
"A loving tribute to the ways music shapes and reflects our cultures and to the unique way it binds humanity...Sweeping and thought-provoking."