The Man with the Violin
"Who is playing that beautiful music in the subway? And why is nobody listening?"
I remember reading the article in the newspaper. I remember being incredulous that people were too busy to stop. How could anyone listen to music that amazing, and just walk by? But then again, I was one of the commuters. Would I have stopped and listened? Could I have recognized beauty on a busy morning?
I truly hope so!
This book tells the story of Joshua Bell, the renowned American violinist who took his instrument down into the D.C. metro for a free concert. More than a thousand commuters rushed by him, but only seven stopped to listen for more than a minute. In "The Man With the Violin," author Kathy Stinson tells the story from the point of few of a child - reminding us to take a moment to stop, listen, and enjoy beauty - wherever it may be.
Try as he might, Dylan can't get his mom to listen to the man playing the violin in the subway station. But Dylan loves the notes that fill the air - yet no one else seems to notice. A beautifully illustrated book, a moving story, a character you connect with. I loved this book. I hope it reminds us all to listen, to the music, to our children, to ourselves!
I remember reading the article in the newspaper. I remember being incredulous that people were too busy to stop. How could anyone listen to music that amazing, and just walk by? But then again, I was one of the commuters. Would I have stopped and listened? Could I have recognized beauty on a busy morning?
I truly hope so!
This book tells the story of Joshua Bell, the renowned American violinist who took his instrument down into the D.C. metro for a free concert. More than a thousand commuters rushed by him, but only seven stopped to listen for more than a minute. In "The Man With the Violin," author Kathy Stinson tells the story from the point of few of a child - reminding us to take a moment to stop, listen, and enjoy beauty - wherever it may be.
Try as he might, Dylan can't get his mom to listen to the man playing the violin in the subway station. But Dylan loves the notes that fill the air - yet no one else seems to notice. A beautifully illustrated book, a moving story, a character you connect with. I loved this book. I hope it reminds us all to listen, to the music, to our children, to ourselves!
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