The Fabulous Song
9782923163178
44 pages
Secret Mountain, The
Overview
A story about finding your own way to follow in your family’s footsteps, featuring 12 fabulous songs.
Oh, that darn Frederic Pipin! He’ll do anything to get out of learning how to play an instrument, much to the chagrin of his loving parents, who named him after the great Chopin. Piano lessons with Mr. Stricter prove to be disastrous, so he has a go at the cello, the oboe, and the clarinet… but sadly, nothing fits. Until one glorious day, he attends his sister's recital and falls under the spell of an incredible conductor. To the amazement of the Pipkin family, what follows is the discovery of Frederic’s new gift and a fabulous new song.
Includes a CD (and a unique digital download code) featuring a dozen pop-rock songs inspired by the story.
WINNER OF THE PARENTS’ CHOICE RECOMMENDED AWARD
Author Bio
Don Gillmor is the author of a memoir, two novels, and nine popular award-winning children’s picture books, including the Governor General Award winner Yuck, a Love Story and the original version of The Fabulous Song, winner of the Mr. Christie’s Book Award. He has written for many magazines including Rolling Stone, GQ, and Premiere. His articles have earned him 11 National Magazine Awards. Marie-Louise Gay is an internationally acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator. Over her career, the two-time Governor General’s Literary Award winner has received the Ruth Schwartz Award, Mr. Christie Book Award, Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Her widely acclaimed Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than 15 languages.
