Quest for the Momma Violin

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>A truly one-of-a-kind BAM (Business Arts and Mathematics) book! </strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>When Theo sees a cello in the store window he knows this MUST be his Momma Violin-only she's so EXPENSIVE! </span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Theo's entrepreneurial spirit kicks in as he works hard to earn money but things don't always go his way. Theo tries dog walking snow shoveling - when it snows busking and a gourmet hot chocolate stand just to name a few. </span></p><p></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Look Mom! Isn't she beautiful? Can I get her? </em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Yes Theo she is beautiful and no she's too expensive.</em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>What if I earned money to buy her? Theo asked.</em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>If you earn the money you can get her Mom replied.</em></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Targeted for children ages 6-8 teacher/writer Kelley M Likes and illustrator Mary Barrows created a book about a child determined to cross off everything on his checklist and earn his Momma Violin. </strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Great for classroom usage―follows Mathematics Common Core Curriculum Standards. </span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Includes:</span></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>An original cello and violin composition entitled Ode to Momma Violin.</strong></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Seasonal Profit and Earnings Calculations</strong></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Flip book corner of Theo playing his baby cello</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>PERFECT FOR:</strong></p><p><strong>Kids ages: 6 7 and 8</strong></p><p><strong>Grade: 1st and 2nd</strong></p><p><strong>Early/Transitional Reader</strong></p><p><strong>Lexile Level 500L</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Quest for the Momma Violin</em> is a wonderfully unique blend of storytelling music appreciation entrepreneurship and math perfect for both parents and teachers.</p><p>~ BAM (business arts and math) storybook</p><p>~ Featuring Theo the young entrepreneur</p><p>~ perfect for classroom economics units</p><p>~ creative SEL picture book</p><p>~ character education for elementary students</p><p>~ violin and cello books for children</p><p>~ Common Core aligned classroom book</p><p></p><p><strong>Free Lesson Plans & Storytime Videos at www.likespublishing.com</strong></p>