Books like Hana Hashimoto, sixth violin by Chieri Uegaki
Hana Hashimoto, a hesitant beginner with only three violin lessons under her belt, volunteers to perform at the school talent show. Though her brothers doubt her ability, she perseveres, drawing inspiration from her grandfather—Ojiichan—who shared his love of the violin during visits from Japan. As Hana takes the stage, she battles doubt, but ultimately recalls her grandfather’s encouraging words and delivers a performance that showcases the beauty of music in many forms.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Chieri Uegaki
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