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Reviewed by Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite
Katarina Pliego wrote Emilia Tries the Cello to help introduce children to the marvelous world of classical music. Emilia gets dressed up to attend a concert with her family to hear Verdi’s music. This experience leads Emilia to explore the various instruments used in a symphony orchestra. Among the lessons she learns is the need for practice. To become proficient in playing, one needs to put in hard work through regular practice and a lot of patience. Children are also introduced to different parts of music. Those who don’t play or read music might be surprised to learn that many different Italian terms must be understood. Another interesting fact is that, despite the many different instruments, the music theory remains the same. I highly recommend this book to help children learn to appreciate and love classical music.
Emilia Tries the Cello by Katarina Pliego is an easy-to-understand and read story. Emilia is with her family at a concert, listening to music written by Verdi, when she notices an odd-looking instrument. She learns the instrument is a cello. Upon exploring the various types of instruments, Emilia discovers that each is different. However, together, they make a beautiful, unified sound. This can help children understand that even if they are different from other children, they can still get along and form great friendships. Just as music theory remains the same, children (and adults) may be different, but humanity remains the same. At the end of the book, Katarina includes many different resources for parents as they travel the music road with their children.
