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Learn the parts of the violin with Frederico, Antonio Stradivari's favorite mouse!

Frederico is a tiny mouse with a big dream: He wants to become a violinist. Each day he watches as Stradivari makes his famous violins. Each night he sneaks into the workshop to play. But unbeknownst to Frederico, Stradivari begins carving a tiny device. Could it be a famous Strad especially for Frederico?

Frederico the Mouse Violinist teaches the parts of the violin to beginner players and entertains them with a fun, educational story about a little mouse that lives in Antonio Stradivari's workshop. Activities at the end of the book included.

International Book Awards Finalist!

"A little mouse transports us into Antonio Stradivari's magical workshop...Frederico conveys to us his love for the violin, while he introduces us to this marvelous instrument. Lovely tribute to a genius, whose exceptional instruments have delighted us for 300 years!"

-Dorina Raileanu, violin teacher and author of the Dorina Violin Method

"Frederico's story is adorable and touching. I'm sure it will entertain many children, teach them a few things about the violin-and who knows, perhaps even give them the desire to learn to play!"

-Francine Engels, Suzuki violin teacher