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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Khalida and the Most Beautiful Song
A melody eludes Khalida amidst life's chaos. Can she capture its magic?
32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 102 ratings
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Books About Pianos · 18 titles considered
The Best Pianos Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about pianos? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Pianos
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Dancing Hands
By Margarita Engle, Rafael López (Illustrator)
A young pianist's music may soothe a war-torn nation.
40 pages· 894 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,016 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015
The Bear and the Piano
A young bear discovers a mysterious object in the forest that changes his life forever.
40 pages· 641 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,324 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022
Duet
By Elise Broach, Ziyue Chen (Illustrator)
A goldfinch and a boy unravel a mystery tied to a lost piano and artistic legends.
304 pages· 56,713 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 500 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
The Music of Life
By Elizabeth Rusch, Marjorie Priceman (Illustrator)
A craftsman seeks to create an instrument that plays both soft and loud, changing music forever.
48 pages· 1,941 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 261 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016
A Tail of Two Kitties
A cat named Stick Cat tries to rescue a man named Mr. Music who is stuck in a piano.
208 pages· 17,394 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 896 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Beginners Welcome
Annie Lee must choose between isolation and risking her heart to find friendship and healing.
336 pages· 65,106 words· Est. 9 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 480 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2012
The Piano Recital
A nervous girl discovers a magical theater and finds courage in an unexpected performance.
32 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 298 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
The Way to Stay in Destiny
Theo uncovers a town's baseball mystery while living with his distant uncle post-Vietnam War.
192 pages· 34,211 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 634 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Practicing the Piano
Moxy faces her biggest challenge yet: a piano recital she's not ready for.
192 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
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Pianos Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about pianos for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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The Piano
Ages 3–5 · 2018
A mysterious piano appears. Can Filippa and friends solve the musical mystery?
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Bear Is Never Alone
Ages 4–8 · 2021
Bear's music captivates, but can he find peace amidst endless demands?
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The Winter Gift
Ages 5–8 · 2004
A grandmother's decision about an old piano changes everything at Christmas.
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Mr. Mergler, Beethoven, and Me
Ages 7–10 · 2018
A chance meeting with a music teacher changes a young girl's life forever.
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Pianos Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about pianos for developing and independent readers.
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Piano Lessons Can Be Murder
Ages 8–12 · 1993
Jerry's piano lessons turn sinister as students vanish mysteriously. Can he escape the eerie music school?
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The Piano
Ages 8–12 · 2009
A family buys a piano during a road trip and soon discovers it plays music on its own, leading them to uncover a forgotten composer's legacy.
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Arthur Plays the Blues
Ages 7–9 · 2003
Arthur must solve a puzzling crime to clear his name.
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Lisa of Willesden Lane
Ages 6–10 · 2021
A young pianist escapes war-torn Vienna, using music to find hope and safety in London.