Stinson, K. (2013). The Man with the Violin [TumbleBook edition]. Retrieved from Tumblebooks.comLOVTumblebooksThis picture book is about a boy named Dylan who wants to stop and listen to a violinist playing in a subway station, but his mom won’t stop to listen. However, Dylan finds out later that the violinist was a famous musician and his mom realizes that she should have paid more attention. This story is based on a true event that Joshua Bell, a violinist, experienced. There is a lot of wording in this book, but the highlighting of sentences on Tumblebook makes it easy to follow. The illustrations are colorful, especially the trail of music. The illustrations also include movement with a lot of swaying. This book can be used in a classroom to teach students about different sources and how some stories are based on true events. It can also be used in classrooms to teach children about the importance of music and musicians. This book would be great for pk-4th grade classrooms. I enjoyed the story and I liked how they based the story on a true event that Joshua Bell experienced. I also liked how they provided information on Joshua Bell and the event that inspired the story at the end of the book as well. The Man with the Violin bases its story in an actual event with the perspective of a young boy. I remember reading about Joshua Bell's subway performance in the newspaper and was excited to see the story in a format for younger audiences. The book beautifully tells the story in text and images with additional information on the event and a letter from Joshua Bell. I hope this book inspires children and their adults to stop and enjoy the world around them.
What do You think about Man With The Violin, The (2013)?
No one else thought this was kind of self-important? The drawings were lovely, though.
—BJW
This book was nice. All about what we all do, not pay attention.
—Ceec
I'm so glad Dylan is someone who notices.
—Ainiwde
color or black and white very purposeful.
—turtlesrus
