{"product_id":"itzhak-tracy-newman-9781419741104","title":"Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor Tracy Newman and illustrator Abigail Halpin's picture-book biography of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman will inspire young readers to follow the melody within themselves.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Schneider Family Book Award Young Children Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Before becoming one of the greatest violinists of all time, Itzhak Perlman was simply a boy who loved music. Raised by a poor immigrant family in a tiny Tel Aviv apartment, baby Itzhak was transformed by the sounds from his family's kitchen radio--graceful classical symphonies, lively klezmer tunes, and soulful cantorial chants. The rich melodies and vibrant rhythms spoke to him like magic, filling his mind with vivid rainbows of color. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After begging his parents for an instrument, Itzhak threw his heart and soul into playing the violin. Despite enormous obstacles--including a near-fatal bout of polio that left him disabled for life--Itzhak persevered, honing his extraordinary gift. When he performed on the \u003ci\u003eEd Sullivan Show \u003c\/i\u003eat only 13, audiences around the world were mesmerized by the warmth, joy, and passion in every note. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gorgeously illustrated with extensive back matter, \u003ci\u003eItzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin\u003c\/i\u003e recounts Itzhak's childhood journey--from a boy with a dream to an internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracy Newman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419741101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419741104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e511592 \/ Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Schneider Family Book Award - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2020 pg. 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2020 pg. 72","brand":"Tracy Newman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44050367840511,"sku":"9781419741104","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1a3122a1-94aa-4b19-b9c3-6f08ab0e022f.jpg?v=1685006820","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/itzhak-tracy-newman-9781419741104","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}