Quest for the Momma Violin

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A truly one-of-a-kind BAM (Business, Arts, and Mathematics) book! When Theo sees a cello in the store window, he knows this MUST be his Momma Violin-only she's so EXPENSIVE! 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. 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. Great for classroom usage―follows Mathematics Common Core Curriculum Standards. Includes: An original cello and violin composition entitled "Ode to Momma Violin."Seasonal Profit and Earnings CalculationsFlip book corner of Theo playing his baby celloPERFECT FOR: Kids ages: 6, 7, and 8Grade: 1st and 2ndEarly/Transitional ReaderLexile Level 500LQuest for the Momma Violin is a wonderfully unique blend of storytelling, music appreciation, entrepreneurship, and math, perfect for both parents and teachers. BAM (business, arts, and math) storybook Featuring Theo, the young entrepreneur perfect for classroom economics units creative SEL picture book character education for elementary students violin and cello books for children Common Core aligned classroom bookFree Lesson Plans & Storytime Videos at www.likespublishing.comABOUT THE AUTHORKelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author, publisher, and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness, build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.Her growing catalog includes titles such as Panic and the Happy Thought, The Pumpkin Who Stayed for Christmas, Quest for the Momma Violin, Snout, Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon, and the Mat early reader series.As founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.A mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. When she's not writing, Kelley enjoys encouraging young writers, speaking to students about the publishing process, and helping aspiring authors bring their own stories to life.EDUCATION: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and TechnologyMaster of Education (M.Ed.) in Business EducationBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business AdministrationAssociate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and ManagementAUTHOR VISITSI offer a full day of age-specific presentations for grades 1st to 12th, focused on what it means to be an author & publisher and creating stories.Visits can include: Lunch with students, book signings, contest judging, classroom drop-ins, and individual classroom presentations and discussions.In addition, free lesson plans with projects to extend the visit are included.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORMary Barrows is a freelance artist, children's book illustrator, and graphic designer. Her work is usually done with pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, digitally, or most anything she can get her hands on. She's always on the lookout for some new mediums to try.