As if writing a book isn’t hard enough, author Sherry Miller has gone above and beyond by producing a full-blown audio track and lesson plan to accompany Fireworks in the Night, her first book in a series called Randy the Raccoon & His Musical Friends.
The book is full color and beautifully illustrated – sure to capture the attention of a young animal-loving audience! As a long-time music educator in both private and classroom settings, this book is an innovative addition to the other materials she has created to inspire a love of music in budding musicians.
The story is a creative weaving of Randy Raccoon’s nighttime escapades with a glimpse into the life of one of history’s greatest composers: George Frideric Handel. I was surprised that more of Handel’s story wasn’t included, but there is a list of “Fun Facts About George Frideric Handel” at the back of the book and the accompanying lesson plans (available as a free download upon providing your name and email address) cover some additional interesting information. Also, it’s helpful to note that the book assumes that the reader is listening to the correlating audio file (included in the free download) and references the music that they are hearing. If you have a device handy for little ones to play and follow along, I can envision them experiencing hours of enjoyment listening to the lively audio drama. This is a fun introduction to the world of Classical music, and hopefully will whet young appetites to explore and learn more!
Sherry has kindly offered to give away one free copy of Fireworks in the Night to a Music Matters Blog reader! Just leave a comment below to be entered in the drawing to win. A winner will be drawn using a random number generator at noon (CST) on Friday, June 10, 2016.
Amy Chaplin says
Colorful cover!
Nancy Wang says
This looks great! Just what I need for a summer piano camp 🙂
Kerry Drombosky says
I’m always on the look out for something new- I’d love to take a closer look!
Christie says
You find the coolest books, I love it!
Heidi Neal says
The colorful cover looks appealing for children.
Kathy says
Well, what fun this is!!!! Thanks for the chance at such a cute giveaway.
Jennifer says
This looks great – would love to win! Thank you for the opportunity.
Beth says
I love Handel’s life-story & this sounds like a great way to share it.
Brenda Slocum says
Thanks for the review and give away.
Leticia Lewis says
Sounds like fun. Would love to try it.
Tammy says
Wow! Thank you for the opportunity to win such a great looking book and lesson plan!
Deb Flowers says
I teach a lot of little people, and this looks like something they would love!
Diane says
A fun way to bring classical music into my piano studio. Thank you!
Rachel says
I would love this book as an engaging way to teach children about Handel.
Heidi McCarthy says
I will be teaching k-3 next year. I want this!!!!!
Shirlee says
What a wonderful book to teach young people the joy of music
Jessica Krawiec says
Very creative!
Carolyn says
This looks like something my granddaughter would love!
Carmen Roberts says
Wow, this would be awesome!
Lisa Belk says
It sounds like a wonderful resource for my piano students to learn about Handel and music history!
Rajee Pandi says
love the story line
LadyD says
This is great!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Denise M says
Wow, what a wonderful resource!!
Denise says
What a great offer!
Lea says
A perfect book for beginners and students who want to start classical pieces.
Kathleen Setash says
Please consider this as my entry. Great idea!
Ann says
I think it’s great that an audio file is included with this and am sure my young students would appreciate it. Thanks for the opportunity to win this innovative resource.
Andrew J Young says
What a great idea with fun music history. Thanks for finding it.