"One note trills. . .floating in the air. A little girl listens, perched on a chair. She rings a chime, soft and true. One note trills and now there are two."
In an ode to the power of music and community, this vibrantly illustrated picture book steps out on the balcony for a shared moment of spontaneous joy and celebration.
"A joyful celebration of music and community" - Kirkus
"Driving rhythms and clear rhymes by Rajan Gopal tug with a gentle beat while energetic illustrations from Sánchez render a sun-washed cityscape with texture " - Publisher's Weekly
"While the buildup to the neighborhood symphony is thrilling, the decrescendo is just as gratifying, with Gopal’s concise rhyming stanzas counting back down from ten..the story itself is deeply resonant and speaks to the power of music to enhance the resilience, creativity, and unity of global communities " - BCCB
"Reminiscent of spontaneous musical happenings during the pandemic, this picture book could inspire young children to create their own. " - Book List