The Philharmonic Gets Dressed
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Philharmonic Gets Dressed

Written by Karla Kuskin · Illustrated by Marc Simont

Part of the Reading Rainbow series

As night falls, 105 musicians prepare to unite in a symphony of sound.

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48 pages· 1,252 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 750L
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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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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064431248
LCCN
81048658
OCLC
29568584

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