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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
The Philharmonic Gets Dressed
By Karla Kuskin, Marc Simont (Illustrator)
Part of the Reading Rainbow series
As night falls, 105 musicians prepare to unite in a symphony of sound.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 695 ratings
48 pages· 1,252 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
As darkness envelops the city, 105 musicians meticulously prepare for their unique night shift. Bathing, dressing in black and white, and gathering their instruments, they converge in midtown. At 8:30, they will transform the night with their harmonious collaboration, each note a testament to their dedication. What secrets lie in the symphony they create, and how does each musician contribute to the magic of the orchestra? Discover the intricate dance of preparation and performance in this captivating glimpse into the world of music.
From the publisher
It is Friday evening. The sky is getting darker and darker. Here and there, all around the city, one hundred and five people are getting ready to go to work. Some of them take showers, others bathe. Some shave or trim their mustaches, others put on dusting powder and a little jewelry. Then they all get into special black and white clothes and travel to midtown with their instruments. There, at 8:30, they will work together - playing beautiful music in an orchestra.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,252
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 750L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 29414
Publication
- Published
- October 15, 1986
- First published
- September 21, 1982
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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