{"product_id":"the-first-notes-julie-andrews-9780316265904","title":"The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing the illustrated lyrics to \"Do-Re-Mi\", this stunning new picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of the development of written music. Also includes an author's note about Julie Andrews's connection to the classic Rodgers \u0026amp; Hammerstein song!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Centuries ago, a young Italian monk named Guido longed to find a way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time, Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the foundation for learning music today, and inspired the famous song \"Do-Re-Mi,\" which Julie Andrews sang in the beloved movie \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Music.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This richly illustrated picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, bestselling author Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido d'Arezzo's development of musical notation. In addition to the lyrics of \"Do-Re-Mi\" illustrated in full color, the backmatter includes an author's note, extensive historical notes, and a glossary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 031626590X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316265904\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.25h x 8.90w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/03\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2022 pg. 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/24\/2023 pg. 1","brand":"Julie Andrews","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43968818217215,"sku":"9780316265904","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_6bb5c391-442f-4236-8a71-be243c844d57.jpg?v=1682630698","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-first-notes-julie-andrews-9780316265904","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}