Books with title The Bamboo Flute

'musical and haunting' Publisher's WeeklyPaul is a dreamer, his head alive with rippling pianos, gentle violins and the smiles of Margaret, the one he loves. But in the cold light of day, Margaret snubs him at school, the piano has been sold, his father is battling to keep the farm, and dejected men are tramping the roads…looking for work, a sandwich, a cup of tea…No one has time for music or dreams. Then Eric the Red comes along. Eric the Red, with his silver flute, his knowing wink and boots held together with wire. Eric the Red, just a step ahead of the law. Eric the Red, who knows how to make a flute from a piece of bamboo…The Bamboo Flute is an evocative story of hardship, hope, respect and recognition, set during the Depression. Amongst many acclamations it has won the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year for Younger Readers.

'musical and haunting' Publisher's WeeklyPaul is a dreamer, his head alive with rippling pianos, gentle violins and the smiles of Margaret, the one he loves. But in the cold light of day, Margaret snubs him at school, the piano has been sold, his father is battling to keep the farm, and dejected men are tramping the roads…looking for work, a sandwich, a cup of tea…No one has time for music or dreams. Then Eric the Red comes along. Eric the Red, with his silver flute, his knowing wink and boots held together with wire. Eric the Red, just a step ahead of the law. Eric the Red, who knows how to make a flute from a piece of bamboo…The Bamboo Flute is an evocative story of hardship, hope, respect and recognition, set during the Depression. Amongst many acclamations it has won the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year for Younger Readers.

Chang's creativity brings more than just music to his familyWhen a flood on the Li River in southern China threatens their houseboat, Chang and his family, including his father's specially trained fishing birds, are lucky to find shelter in a barn belonging to the family of Chang's friend Mei Mei. Chang has brought his bamboo flute with him, but is shy about playing it in front of Mei Mei's family, especially her older brother, who likes to tease Chang about the sounds he makes in place of speech - sounds that only the fishing birds understand. Chang's music is especially important to him, but he wants to keep it private. It is only after the floodwaters recede and the family returns home to the damaged houseboat that Chang will find that the time has come to share his talent with others.Collaborating again on this companion volume to Bird Boy, a Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Elizabeth Starr Hill and Lesley Liu have created another sensitive, appealing book, in which a boy discovers how to play to his strengths rather than keeping them hidden.

In this beautiful picturebook written by Governor General's Award-winning author Rachna Gilmore and illustrated by India's most renowned illustrator, Pulak Biswas, a little girl nearly drowns when a swollen river overflows its banks. Tragically, her beloved mother and father are swept away in the flood. Raised by a cruel and uncaring aunt and uncle, the little girl finds solace in her mother's magic flute. The Flute is an enchanting tale of the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit.

Bambina, The Bamboo Flute invites us on a journey of creativity and wisdom in the tale of Mary, John and Bambina.From the natural life cycle of the bamboo plant, the musical knowledge of a farm labourer and the inner desire of a girl to express herself, Bambina, The Bamboo Flute is born.Join Mary in her impatient and curious journey into the cycles of nature and human creativity.Learn the knowledge and wisdom John, the farm labourer, brings to life throughout the seasons.Meet the simple and magic transformation Bambina goes through while the world around her is changing dramatically.Illustrated with full colour photos and suitable for the dyslexic reader.

Come along and sing with The Flute in Tiny Owl’s new Children, Music, Life series, created by the award-winning picture book author and artist Ken Wilson-Max. This series explores different musical instruments from around the world and how they make you feel and move! Music is great for the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of babies as well as strengthening cognitive and sensory development. So hear the whisper of the flute, dance like a butterfly and enjoy making music with your baby!

Bambina, The Bamboo Flute invites us on a journey of creativity and wisdom in the tale of Mary, John and Bambina.From the natural life cycle of the bamboo plant, the musical knowledge of a farm labourer and the inner desire of a girl to express herself, Bambina, The Bamboo Flute is born.Join Mary in her impatient and curious journey into the cycles of nature and human creativity.Learn the knowledge and wisdom John, the farm labourer, brings to life throughout the seasons.Meet the simple and magic transformation Bambina goes through while the world around her is changing dramatically.Illustrated with full colour photos and suitable for the dyslexic reader.