A lovely picture book inspired by a real event that took place in a Washington, D.C., subway station.
Based on the true story of violinist Joshua Bell’s subway concert. When a young boy notices the beautiful music everyone else rushes past, he discovers an important truth: the world is full of wonder—if only we pause to listen. Includes an afterword by Joshua Bell himself.
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Who is playing that beautiful music in the subway? And why is nobody listening?
This gorgeous picture book is based on the true story of Joshua Bell, the renowned American violinist who famously took his instrument down into the Washington D.C. subway for a free concert. More than a thousand commuters rushed by him, but only seven stopped to listen for more than a minute. In The Man with the Violin, bestselling author Kathy Stinson has woven a heart-warming story that reminds us all to stop and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.
Dylan is someone who notices things. His mom is someone who doesn’t. So try as he might, Dylan can’t get his mom to listen to the man playing the violin in the subway station. But Dylan is swept away by the soaring and swooping notes that fill the air as crowds of oblivious people rush by. With the beautiful music in his head all day long, Dylan can’t forget the violinist, and finally succeeds in making his mother stop and listen, too.
The illustrations pulse with energy and movement, capturing both the chaos of rushing commuters and the transcendent beauty of Bell’s performance. Young readers will connect with Dylan’s wonder while discovering an important lesson about mindfulness and the art that exists all around us—if only we take a moment to notice.
Special features include a postscript explaining Joshua Bell’s remarkable story and an afterword by Joshua Bell himself, making this not just a picture book, but a gentle invitation to slow down and truly see the world through a child’s curious eyes.
Perfect for families who want to nurture creativity, appreciation for music, and the art of paying attention in our hurried world.
A lovely picture book inspired by a real event that took place in a Washington, D.C., subway station.
Stinson's story is a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us.
The story celebrates the power of music and art to transcend the everyday, and the importance of taking time to notice beauty.
A beautiful book that encourages children to slow down and appreciate the world around them.
| Weight | 0.69 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10.00 × 0.63 × 8.00 in |
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