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From first instruments to the history of jazz, these 0 books connect children to the world of sound-making and help them understand that music is something you do, not just something that happens to you.

The first note, the recital jitters, the song stuck in your head for days. Books for musically curious kids.

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Music Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

4,117 books about music

0–3 yrs1467 books

4–7 yrs1323 books

8–11 yrs715 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Pam Muñoz Ryan

A single harmonica travels through time and across borders, connecting three children facing family crises through a mys

Cover of Beige

Cecil Castellucci

For teens feeling stuck in who they "should" be, this novel explores finding your authentic voice and identity amidst un

Cover of Aven Green Music Machine

Aven Green Music Machine

Third-grader Aven Green is determined to be a pro musician, even if she hasn't mastered the piano in a day. Her journey

Cover of The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith!

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12–18 yrs

481 books

The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith!

Dean Robbins

Viola Smith picks up the only instrument left for her and drums so fast she shatters every expectation for female musici

Ages 4–8

Cover of Diper Överlöde

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #17

Diper Överlöde

Greg Heffley joins his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, only to find that the rock 'n' roll lifestyle is full of unp

Cover of Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever

Dork Diaries #14

Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever

Rachel Renée Russell

Nikki’s dream summer tour turns into a meltdown when she discovers her new roommate is her social media-savvy frenemy, M

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Playing from the Heart

Peter H. Reynolds

After years of rigid practice drain the joy from his music, Raj must find his way back to the piano to play a heartfelt

Cover of On the Come Up

Garden Heights #2

A teen girl tries to break into the hip hop scene to save her family from poverty while learning that speaking your trut

Cover of Pop Star Power

LEGO Friends Graphic Novels #3

For kids enchanted by pop stars, this graphic novel explores the human side of fame and the power of friendship, learnin

Cover of Rock Star Rules!

Rock Star Rules!

e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Pat Zietlow Miller

Lupe Lopez is a drum-playing kindergarten rock star who must figure out how to keep her loud, confident beat while follo

Cover of Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Acoustic Rooster #1

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Kwame Alexander

Barnyard animals take the stage as Acoustic Rooster recruits Duck Ellington and Bee Holliday to win a giant jazz talent

Cover of Starstruck

Addie Singer picks up her pink guitar and joins a band, only to realize that staying true to her artistic vision is more

Cover of Where She Went

One chance encounter in New York City brings two former lovers together for a single night to confront the grief and dis

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The Lucy Variations

A former piano prodigy walks away from her high-pressure career and begins to rediscover the joy of music while guiding

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Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

Pete the Cat and his groovy pals head to school in this rhythmic, upbeat version of a classic song designed for little h

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Cooper the Kangaroo

Nighty-Night, Cooper

Cooper just cannot fall asleep, but Mama Kangaroo has a musical plan involving six original lullabies set to familiar, c

Cover of Gilbert and Sullivan Set Me Free

Gilbert and Sullivan Set Me Free

In a 1900s women's prison, a teenager finds an unexpected sense of freedom and light when she joins a choir to perform a

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Owl Diaries #17

Eva in the Band

Rebecca Elliott

Eva and her friends rush to form a band for the big contest, but the mystery of a talented secret singer who disappears

Cover of Who Was Elvis Presley?

Who Was Elvis Presley?

Born in poverty during the Depression, Elvis Presley blended gospel and blues to create a wild new sound. His curled lip

Cover of Maurice

Parisian streets come alive with the sound of Maurice’s accordion until the world stops listening, prompting a soulful j

Cover of Pet of the Met

Lydia Freeman, Don Freeman

A mouse serving as a page turner at the Metropolitan Opera finds his life transformed when a performance of The Magic Fl

Cover of The Battling Bands

Knights of the Lunch Table #3

The Battling Bands

For kids finding their rhythm within a group, this quirky adventure shows how teamwork and a little creative magic can h

Cover of Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans

Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans

Tom has big plans for his band DogZombies, involving songwriting about biscuits, dodging his sister Delia, and filling e

Cover of Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Indestructibles

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

For parents who want a worry free way to share a classic song, this chew proof book survives teething while celebrating