{"product_id":"itzhak-a-boy-who-loved-the-violin-9781419741104","title":"Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor Tracy Newman and illustrator Abigail Halpin's picture-book biography of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman will inspire young readers to follow the melody within themselves.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Schneider Family Book Award Young Children Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Before becoming one of the greatest violinists of all time, Itzhak Perlman was simply a boy who loved music. Raised by a poor immigrant family in a tiny Tel Aviv apartment, baby Itzhak was transformed by the sounds from his family's kitchen radio--graceful classical symphonies, lively klezmer tunes, and soulful cantorial chants. The rich melodies and vibrant rhythms spoke to him like magic, filling his mind with vivid rainbows of color. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After begging his parents for an instrument, Itzhak threw his heart and soul into playing the violin. Despite enormous obstacles--including a near-fatal bout of polio that left him disabled for life--Itzhak persevered, honing his extraordinary gift. When he performed on the \u003ci\u003eEd Sullivan Show \u003c\/i\u003eat only 13, audiences around the world were mesmerized by the warmth, joy, and passion in every note. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gorgeously illustrated with extensive back matter, \u003ci\u003eItzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin\u003c\/i\u003e recounts Itzhak's childhood journey--from a boy with a dream to an internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracy Newman\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many books for young readers, including the . . . Is Coming series. She lives in coastal New England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbigail Halpin\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eFinding Wild\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMama's Belly\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Maine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650234159378,"sku":"9781419741104","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dd18fb4e-5013-4b8c-a2ae-0ef3e05059a3.jpg?v=1733283956","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/itzhak-a-boy-who-loved-the-violin-9781419741104","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}