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Berlioz the bear and his fellow musicians are set to play at the town ball, but the mule hauling their bandwagon refuses to move, leaving the group stranded. As they search for help, a strange buzzing sounds from Berlioz’s double bass. This surprising musical clue leads to a solution, allowing the animals to save the day and perform for the celebration.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jan Brett
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