A Proud Violin
By Sofia Eldarova
Published by
Aytan Eldarova Publishers
ISBN 9780957144101
Category 3 - 7 yrs
Spring 2012
Synopsis
This classic story of a beautiful violin will delight children with the fascinating world of orchestra music. Together with the main heroine - the violin - young readers will learn about the dangers of pride. Colouring activities add to the fun and learning through the wonderful picture book by mother and daughter, Irina and Sofia Eldarova.
Author's Biography
Sofia is a wonderful new writer of children stories. Born in Moscow to a family of artists, and raised in Baku on the sunny shores of her beloved Caspian Sea, her unique style and intriguing characters reflect the wealth of cultural influence of the East. Although new on the scene, she is widely regarded as one of the most exciting classical children's authors. She lives with her family in London and spends her mornings typing away at a local coffee shop.
Reviews
'What a beautiful book. The wonderful black and white illustrations,
reminiscent of Roald Dahl, bring the story to life in a way even
adults will enjoy.' Waterstones reader that appeared in their website
Price £5.99 Binding: Paperback
Reader Comments
A wonderful imaginative children's book.
I vote for this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A wonderful and original book!
A very moving piece of art - a definitive must read to have in one's bookshelf!
Prizewinning!
Best wishes from Stockholm!
Sabina.
I carry this fantastique book ni my heart, cause i have the plesure to read it to my grand children... ADN Theo rallye lové it !
a marvellous book for the children who love music!
Lovely story and charming illustrations.
Congratulations !
What a marvellous book. I love it and wish my children can read it.
Lovely story and illustrations
Great !
So much love and beauty involved in this creation.
Great book!
Great Book for children should be an inspiration for the young.
Excellent book, very intelligent and funny!!
Beautiful story and illustrations. I wish lots of children read this book.
Perfect book for children!
Wonderful book , gives for the childrens values and sence of Beauty , beautiful illustrations
Source of inspiration for young age
Renara Akhoundova Paris
I love it! both story and drawings are delifgtful!
What a beautiful book. The story is charming and the illustrations are wonderful. My little one (not yet 3!) loves it and sometimes I am instructed to read it twice in one sitting. We are both very much looking forward to more from this author.
Original and intriguing story...
Great book !! Love it