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Title details for Musical Max by Robert Kraus - Available

Musical Max

by Robert Kraus
Jose Aruego
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A wonderful introduction to music!

"The talented trio responsible for Leo the Late Bloomer and Boris Bad Enough here introduce Max, a bright blue hippo with prodigious musical talent. Max plays every variety of instrument, including the synthesizer; and though his parents make the best of the incessant racket by donning earmuffs , the less creative neighbors 'can't stand the noise.' For a while the buoyant Max continues to practice undaunted by these concerns, but suddenly he boxes up his instruments, saying, 'I'm not in the mood anymore.'' The neighborhood grows quiet as Max tries different activities, but something seems to be missing. A silent autumn gives way to a quieter winter, and everyone wonders when Max will be moved to play again." — Publisher's Weekly

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  • Release date

    September 1, 1992

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781546173403
      • File size: 3685 KB
      • Duration: 00:07:40

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Text Difficulty: 0-3

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Background music and a talented narrator contribute to the humor of this popular title. Kids will love the raucous music that plays while Mary Beth Hurt chronicles Musical Max's passion for music, much to the dismay of his parents and neighbors. Whether listening to this program by themselves or reading along with the book, young audiences will find it a delight. M.P.T. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 1, 1990
      The talented trio responsible for Leo the Late Bloomer and Boris Bad Enough here introduce Max, a bright blue hippo with prodigious musical talent. Max plays every variety of instrument, including the synthesizer; and though his parents make the best of the incessant racket by donning earmuffs , the less creative neighbors ``can't stand the noise.'' For a while the buoyant Max continues to practice undaunted by these concerns, but suddenly he boxes up his instruments, saying, ``I'm not in the mood anymore.'' The neighborhood grows quiet as Max tries different activities, but something seems to be missing. A silent autumn gives way to a quieter winter, and everyone wonders when Max will be moved to play again. One spring day, Max is inspired by a bird's song; the entire music-starved neighborhood helps him unpack his instruments and joins in to form a full orchestra. In this tender and appealing story, vibrant illustrations feature a wonderfully chunky, distinctive cast capable of conveying a complex repertoire of expressions. Ages 3-6.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 3, 1992
      Of this harmonious romp about a hippo virtuoso, PW lauded the ``complex repertoire of expressions'' of a ``wonderfully chunky, distinctive cast.'' Ages 3-6.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Text Difficulty:0-3

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