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The Magic Violin [LARGE PRINT] (Paperback)

by Mayra Calvani (Author), K.C. Snider (Illustrator)
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Eight-year old Melina wants to become a good violinist. When she loses confidence, her Rumanian teacher Andrea decides it's time for a magic dose of self esteem. A mysterious old woman in rags gives Melina some curious advice; a violinist Russian hamster, who happens to live under the old woman's hat, offers her a virtuoso performance; a shooting star fills her with hope on Christmas Eve. Is Melina actually playing better, or has her violin become magic? Who is the old woman in the town square, and why does she wear the same emerald ring as her teacher Andrea?

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  • Paperback: 28 pages
  • Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc; 1st edition (October 12, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933090499
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933090498
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #730,085 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Magic Violin, January 16, 2008
By J.D. Holiday (Oreland, PA) - See all my reviews
The Magic Violin is a wonderful story about the belief in dreams and the importance of self esteem that leads us there. I recommend it to everyone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet tale of believing in yourself, December 23, 2007
Eight-year-old Melina loves her violin lessons. But one day she grows frustrated and loses confidence in her ability to play. Her Romanian teacher, Andrea, encourages her not to give up. All she needs is a magic dose of self trust.

Melina's parents take her to the Grand Plaza in Brussels, Belgium where she meets a mysterious woman in rags who gives her curious advice, to wish on a shooting star and her wish will come true.

Melina wishes to have a magical violin that will help her play Vivaldi's "Winter." After that night she plays everyday until she learns the song by heart. She gains confidence and plays the song to Andrea, who asks if it really was the star that helped her or her own belief in herself.

This is a sweet tale about believing in yourself. Children who are learning to play an instrument will be empathic to Melina's frustration at not being perfect at playing the violin. I loved the illustrations that give the story an old time feel. Melina learns an important lesson about not giving up. This story is perfect to read to children who doubt themselves and feel they'll never be good at something.

MAGIC VIOLIN is the perfect Christmas gift for those who love to play the violin and for those who love a good tale.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dreams, Wishes and Magic, December 9, 2007
Mayra Calvani's picture book, "The Magic Violin" is a delightful story of dreams, wishes, magic, and believing in oneself. Melina's dream is to play the second movement of Vivaldi's "Winter" on her violin. But no matter how much she practices it doesn't sound right. Melina tells her teacher, Andrea, that the song is too hard, and she might as well quit.

Andrea encourages Melina, however, saying not to worry, she just needs a "magic dose of self-trust." Melina isn't sure how to go about getting self-trust. Then on a visit to the Grand Place, a plaza in the center of Brussels, Belgium, where Melina and her parents have gone to celebrate Christmas Eve, soft music floats through the air. An old woman, dressed in rags, is playing Vivaldi's "Winter" for coins. Melina feels sorry for the woman and as she hands her money, the woman tells her to make a wish that night on a shooting star, and it will come true.

Oh, no! I won't give away what happens next, except to say that Melina does wish on the star. Young readers will love the illustrations that complement the story. Many children will wish for a magic violin of their own. I know I do. After all, dreams sometimes come true. This is a lovely tale to snuggle with family and a cup of hot cocoa, in front of a cozy fire, on Christmas Eve.


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