Violin and Cello

by Catherine Greer, Alex Lau, Joanna Bartel (Illustrations)

A perfect gift for any young musician! Violin & Cello celebrates musical friends ― with a bonus duet of ‘The Mystery Friends’ for young violinists and cellists to play now! Children will love this heart-warming story about making music with friends. Violin & Cello follows two young musicians as they discover the secret to who is practising in the apartment next door! This picture book is perfect for young readers beginning to learn an instrument, particularly violin or cello, and for every parent or teacher helping them along the way. Catherine Greer’s delightful story of musical friends and Joanna Bartel’s intricate, detailed illustrations explore the lives of two young musicians ― a violinist and a cellist ― who live with their families in a large city. Award-winning Australian composer, Alexander Lau, has composed an original duet for violin and cello, ‘The Mystery Friends’. The score for the allegro and adagio movements of ‘The Mystery Friends’ are printed in the book. This beautiful composition is simple enough to be played by young cellists and violinists. Readers of every age are sure to shout ‘Encore!’ when they experience this joyful celebration of friendship and classical music.

Genres: Picture Books, Music

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 10, 2023

About the author

Hello, I'm Catherine Greer. Thank you for being here, and for taking the time and care to share your thoughts on the books that I write with love and put out into the world. If you're a reader and / or a writer, you'll know that it takes years to write and bring a book into the world -- and our greatest hope is to find readers who enjoy resonate with a story.

My debut YA novel was sophisticated and felt very Atwood-esque, based on her compelling poem "Siren Song". I'm sorry that I didn't redeem the main character, Annie, who is an unreliable narrator and also a girl living with quite a lot of pain. I love her still, and all she went through in Love, Lie, Repeat.

My new novel is for adult women like me. It's called The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe, and I poured everything I am into this book. Baking, recipes, community, love, grit, determination and a willingness to keep going...no matter what the odds are. If you love UpLit or Feel Good Fiction, you might love this one. If you're a crime or thriller reader, or want to read on the dark side, it's probably not one for you.

But if you love to curl up in bed and read about a spirited woman who wins...and who learns to fall in love with HERSELF, then you might just love The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe. Please do try the family recipes in the book. They are all fantastic...my favourites are the chocolate cake and the classic carrot cake. And the cinnamon buns! You'll see quite a lot of readers making these recipes on Instagram, and I've loved seeing that.

If you want to hear from me every week, I write a free, upbeat and simple Sunday newsletter at LoveOurAge dot com.

Thank you for being here. Writers want to share their stories and their hearts with the world. I hope you feel that my books are "for you". If you want to share a critique of what I could be doing better, please do email me at my website. I'm a human learning how to improve, like all the rest of us, and probably a lot like you. Thank you for your support of my work in the world. Catherine x

Reviews

[Rosalie L · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quality picture book for the young budding musician(s) in your life. It is well written and the illustrations are detailed and gorgeous. You can also scan the code in the book and listen to the music. The cultural diversity is great too. Loved it! Perfect for 4-8 year olds.

[Bookworm4Life · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful book that teaches that the power of music and friendship creates a wonderful harmony

[Dimity Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet symphonic ode to friendship, creativity, and the making of magic. Swimming with melodious illustrative joy, as well.