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Nonfiction picture books that tell true stories of what's going on in other parts of the world draw me like a bee to nectar. And when they're well told, illustrated beautifully, and loaded with pertinent information, I'm one happy teacher. However, I don't have a classroom in which to share this book anymore, and this is a book to be shared and discussed. Perfect for the intermediate-grade classroom that is learning about how to make a difference in our world.
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What an inspiring story! The illustrations, which were created from collage, acrylic glazes and paints, drawings and digital mediums executed on stipple paper, are an excellent match for the text about musical instruments made from recycled materials, because it looks like the illustrations use recycled materials as well.
Ada and her family live in one of the poorest areas of South America where all members of the family work long hours sorting through trash bags looking for items to recycle in the landfill. She wonders what sort of life she is destined for when the children she sees growing up in her neighborhood often turn to gangs.
The arrival of Favio Chavez and his offer of free violin, guitar, and cello lessons on Saturday mornings proves very popular with Ada and the other children. The problem quickly bec ...more
The arrival of Favio Chavez and his offer of free violin, guitar, and cello lessons on Saturday mornings proves very popular with Ada and the other children. The problem quickly bec ...more
Feb 04, 2017
Barbara
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it was amazing
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facing-fears
I was deeply moved and inspired by this story of resilience and creativity. Ada Rioz loves music and dreams of playing tunes someday. But she and her neighbors in Cateura, Paraguay live in a slum built near incredible mounds of trash, and dreams can be hard to come by in the area. When her grandmother signs her up for music lessons with Favio Chavez, Ada is delighted but then disappointed because there are not enough instruments to go around. The music teacher enlists the help of the gancheros w
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Nov 09, 2016
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From award-winning author Susan Hood and illustrator Sally Wern Comport comes the extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash. Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option...until a music teacher named Favio Chávez arrived. He wanted to give the children
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This is such an incredible, beautiful story! I wish I had students I could share this with, it'd be a great discussion book for sure. I love the illustrations too, the collage/paint style suits the tale of creating a recycled orchestra really well.
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I heard about this recycled orchestra on the TV show, 60 minutes. This is the story of Ada, who was one of the first kids to receive a recycled instrument and learn to play it. This will be a terrific story for our social issues unit.
Jan 12, 2017
Cheriee Weichel
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it was amazing
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It isn't enough to just read this book about people changing their lives through music. The instruments these children use are made from recycled material that is as foraged from the garbage dump where members of the community work. This alone makes it a powerful and inspiring story, but then I went to their website and listened to the music. I was completely blown away. You need to listen to fully comprehend what a stunning feat this is. After listening I came back to the book to learn from the
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Fabulous book about Favio Chavez and his Recycled Orchestra. Perfect mentor text for resilience, perseverance, and recycling. Great companion book for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and One Plastic Bag.
What an amazing story that should be shared with young aspiring people everywhere.
This book is one that should be an essential read for upper elementary school students. There are so many great parts of this true story, it is a great advocate for the power of music, it is an eye-opener to extreme poverty, and it is a book that gives you HOPE. I was so moved by the story, I actually found myself crying at the end of the book. CRYING. Not little tears in the corners of my eyes, but a stream of wetness on my face.
Gorgeous collage and illustrations are the backdrop for this awesome picture book about the recycled orchestra of Paraguay. Great nonfiction for kids--not too dry and lots of interesting tidbits.
Dec 11, 2016
Melissa
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it was amazing
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What a spectacular book. Beautiful illustrations and a true story that is beyond moving.
Oct 17, 2016
Nancy
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Feb 13, 2017
Valerie
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