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Name: Violet's music
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Angela Johnson

Violet’s love of music begins as early as childhood, when she banged her rattle in the crib. Over the years she has longed to find companions who share her passion, turning her daily rhythms into an ongoing quest for friendship.

First publish date: 2004

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Angela Johnson

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