Nick & Knobby Series
NICK MEETS KNOBBY – Book 1
In this first story of a series of eight called the “Adventures of Nick & Knobby,” Nick rescues a dog who used to be part of an animal act. Nick plays the bass drum in the school band, and Knobby, his new dog, has a tail with a knob at the end that looks like […]
Featured Stories
THE ANCIENT ONE
How can a tribe of cliff dwellers teach Songbird a rain dance when the tribe doesn’t exist? Wearing a sacred Katrina Mask given to him by the same mysterious Indians, Songbird demonstrates the spiritual dance to his own people shown to him by the “Ancient Ones.” The outcome brings great joy … [Read More...]
THE WOUNDROUS VOICES
Who ever heard of anyone singing all four voices: soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone? Such a person existed, a shepherd in the mountains of eastern Italy. Deep in his throat is his vocal cord family, Maria, Mimi, Roberto, and Carlos as his sole companions, singing the night away. How could … [Read More...]
THE TALKING BOWS
If the Disney style is a favorite of yours, this is the story for you. Not only does it feature all the strings, violins, violas, cello, and stringed bass, it even has a banjo for comic relief. Country western, the classics and jazz are all included. To top it off the bows are the main characters, a … [Read More...]
Stories in Rhyme
WHERE’S WOODY
Who is the true leader of the orchestra? We all think it’s the conductor. … [Read More...]
BABYBEARS MEET THE BAND
What a great way to be introduced to the instruments of the band. It’s … [Read More...]
THE MAD CONDUCTOR
Hugo Von Flugel is not your ordinary beginning school band director, but a … [Read More...]
THE BAND BUSTERS
Pride, destruction, and pathos threads through this calamitous story. This … [Read More...]
Inspirational
REACHING FOR A STAR
Who would turn down an offer of free lessons from Madam Gulenka to … [Read More...]
JAMIE GETS A SECOND CHANCE
To his mother’s consternation, Jamie, a future Louis Armstrong, hung … [Read More...]