Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime and start saving today with fast, free delivery

Kindle
$3.99

Available instantly

Library Binding
$19.95

Paperback
$9.79

$9.79

Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns

FREE delivery Tuesday, April 15 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35

Or fastest delivery Monday, April 14. Order within 1 hr 26 mins

Only 1 left in stock (more on the way).

$$9.79 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details

Ships from

Amazon.com

Sold by

Amazon.com

Returns

30-day refund/replacement

Payment

Secure transaction

Add a gift receipt for easy returns

$9.10

Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns

Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime! Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime! See less

FREE delivery Monday, April 14 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35

Or Prime members get FREE delivery Friday, April 11. Order within 1 hr 26 mins.

Only 1 left in stock - order soon.

$$9.79 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Details

${cardName} not available for the seller you chose

${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}.

Sold by GreatBookDealz and Fulfilled by Amazon.

Other sellers on Amazon

New & Used (43) from $1.32 + $3.98 shipping

Image Unavailable

Image not available for
Color:

To view this video download Flash Player

Follow the author

Name: Amazon.com: The Man With the Violin: 9781554515646: Stinson, Kathy, Petricic, Duan, Bell, Joshua: Books
Price: 9.79 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.7 (187 reviews)

Kathy Stinson

Follow

The Man With the Violin Paperback – Picture Book, March 22, 2016

by Kathy Stinson (Author), Duan Petricic (Illustrator), Joshua Bell (Afterword)

187 ratings

See all formats and editions

{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$9.79","priceAmount":9.79,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"79","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"j50t%2BmQd685NnjKNv9lfoXTrSWqr7p4q20XrVYQEGYkLN5txhAb4t9JnUQuiccOu%2Bl0L0z9udYwSeofTULvurBkzR1vKBnzfgYsVTs%2FmCh36ag4TBUkQC%2BUXvNdBQctqL0Q65Ljp75aWRqFEyqUuvw%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$9.10","priceAmount":9.10,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"10","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"j50t%2BmQd685NnjKNv9lfoXTrSWqr7p4qJgrmih7An2J8kReAk9PDLf834vdFKi5ujoxRi1iTbSG2OCS35bSIRyz4qywYsHaDzd1jKLRa1SVptav0s17nGM%2F530qTrU7M3E5MkNHmFSn71O%2F6jPmEJbvt1kclkigsYAjfS8eJXb29UprkJyjePzIW610RVlaF","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Winner of the 2014 TD Children’s Literature Awardnow in paperback!

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 beautiful music that fills the air as crowds of oblivious people hurry past.

This gorgeous picture book is based on the true story of Joshua Bell, a world-renowned classical 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, most of them children.

Kathy Stinson’s vividly imagined text combined with Dušan Petricic’s illustrations that pulse with energy and movement, expertly demonstrate the transformative power of music. With an afterword by Joshua Bell.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A brilliant portrayal of the sensitivities of children and the sad loss of that wonder by most adults... [In] 2007, [Joshua] Bell played his 1713 Stradivarius for transit goers for 45 minutes. Only 7 of over a thousand people stopped to watch...[but] every single time a child walked past, he or she tried to stop and watch. And every single time, a parent scooted the kid away. Kathy Stinson takes this astounding demographic and tells the story of a child who becomes enthralled by the music that he hears as his mother pulls him along on her way to work... Only when he hears the same music on the radio can Dylan get his mother's attention and take her along on his magical musical ride... Kathy Stinson's simple but powerful representation [is a] convincing message of the capacity of music to enrich our lives and the wisdom of children that is too often and too easily disregarded.--Helen K"CanLit for Little Canadians" (09/05/2013)

In the hands of such skilful creators, who have many books to their credit, this captivating tale is a beautiful balance between a simple but powerful text and illustrations that are full of vitality and rhythm.--Reesa Cohen"CM Magazine" (10/04/2013)

The drawings almost dance off the page.--Mary Lavers"Cozy Little Book Journal" (10/10/2013)

There's a lot to see in here--for your child and you, both.--Terri Schlichenmeyer"Simcoe County" (10/14/2013)

This compelling story has a clear message for young and old, and features an inspiring young talent as a role model. It also provides the possibility of an enriched read aloud experience thanks to the links provided for musical accompaniment. The Man with the Violin captures the reader's imagination just as the violinist's music enthralls its young protagonist. This story reminds us that there is much in life to appreciate, if we can just pay attention.--Robin Sales"Canadian Children's Book News" (12/01/2013)

This is a fine reminder of the old adage to stop and smell the roses, and a good impetus for a discussion of using one's powers of observation.--Grace Oliff"School Library Journal" (10/01/2013)

Here's a much-needed reminder that we all need to slowwwwwwwwwww down.--Terry Hong"Smithsonian BookDragon" (08/11/2013)

I think it's very important that we all pay attention to this wonderful book!--Sally Bender"Sal's Fiction Addiction" (08/28/2013)

There's plenty to ponder in this melodious tale. It's a story that's bound to get kids thinking about the importance of listening. And, of course, the power of music.--Julie Hale"Book Page" (08/21/2013)

About the Author

Kathy Stinson is the author of over 25 books for young people, including the beloved, bestselling Red Is Best. She lives near Guelph, Ontario.

Dušan Petricic is an editorial cartoonist as well as the award-winning illustrator of such children’s books as Mattland, Bone Button Borscht, and Mr. Zinger’s Hat. His latest book for Annick is Snap! He lives in Zemun, Serbia.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Annick Press; Reprint edition (March 22, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1554515645
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1554515646
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD620L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #524,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #833 in Children's Performing Arts Fiction
- #35,070 in Children's Growing Up & Facts of Life Books (Books)

Customer Reviews:
187 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Videos

Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!

Upload your video

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

Kathy Stinson

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Born in Toronto many years ago, Kathy sorted mail, waited tables, and taught elementary school before finally figuring out that what she really wanted to do was write.

As well as writing picture books, novels, short stories, biography, and other non-fiction, Kathy has led writing workshops across Canada and in Liberia. She's also a regular volunteer reader and technician at the CNIB Recording Studio.

Mother of two, stepmother of two, and grandmother of six, she lives in a small town outside Toronto with her partner and their dog.

Customer reviews

187 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Review this product

Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find this book to be a wonderful children's story based on true events, with beautiful illustrations that captivate young readers. The book effectively conveys a great lesson, and one customer notes it's a nice way to introduce children to classical music. They appreciate the musician's portrayal, and one review mentions it includes a brief description of the actual experiment.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

Story quality Book for children Illustrations Message Premise Musician

28 customers mention "Story quality"28 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's storytelling, noting it is based on a true story, with one customer highlighting its message about appreciating what is around you.

"...The story is told in a charming way with language a child would enjoy...." Read more

"...Most who noticed were children. This precious book tells that story...." Read more

"...It is a simple story that can be read to kid or used as a teaching tool." Read more

"Is a true story and is said in a simple way, that depicts our modern reality. Great for smaller kids as well as for adults...." Read more

26 customers mention "Book for children"26 positive0 negative

Customers find this children's book delightful, with kids being very receptive to the story. One customer notes it's a nice way to introduce children to classical music, while another mentions it's a wonderful job in creating a lasting story in music appreciation for all ages.

"...While the story is written for children, the inherent lesson in the book is one that would most benefit the adults reading it...." Read more

"...This precious book tells that story. Although it's a book for children, it's also a "slow down and enjoy", lesson for all of us...." Read more

"...It is a simple story that can be read to kid or used as a teaching tool." Read more

"...This is also a book for the adults who care for and teach young children, to remind them not to be too busy to listen when the children are trying..." Read more

18 customers mention "Illustrations"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations in the book, with one customer noting the colorful lines and another mentioning how it depicts modern reality.

"...Petricic visually creates the sounds of music through swirling, colorful lines, and the noise of the station is depicted as sharp, angular, dark..." Read more

"This is a delightful picture book for all the young children who notice things and listen...." Read more

"Is a true story and is said in a simple way, that depicts our modern reality. Great for smaller kids as well as for adults...." Read more

"...The story is great and the illustrations are awesome but the writer and illustrator have been seriously let down by print-based thinking...." Read more

13 customers mention "Message"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message, finding it a great lesson for all to learn and being astounded by its content, with one customer noting it provides excellent discussion prompts.

"...a book for children, it's also a "slow down and enjoy", lesson for all of us...." Read more

"...It is a simple story that can be read to kid or used as a teaching tool." Read more

"...very nice little book about a great musician, and is an encouragement to all to get involved in whatever you are interested in - whether it is..." Read more

"...is one of the most important elements for us and I was astounded at the book's message...." Read more

4 customers mention "Premise"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the premise of the book, with one customer noting it is based on real events and providing a brief description of the actual experiment.

"...Bell would also enjoy this book, as there is a brief description of the actual experiment and a postscript written by Joshua Bell...." Read more

"...It is based on a true, and well-publicized event in January 2007, when the virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell, dressed as a street musician, played his..." Read more

"A beautiful story, and based on real events. Make sure to read the notes in the back, too - there's a lesson for kids and adults in this book...." Read more

"Wonderful tale of a true happening. Nice way to introduce a child to classical music, especially if followed by a record...." Read more

3 customers mention "Musician"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the musician in the book.

"...Josh is a great human being and a great musician that has everything to do with kind living. Book fits his character very well." Read more

"...This is a very nice little book about a great musician, and is an encouragement to all to get involved in whatever you are interested in - whether..." Read more

"I love the store and the violinist! The illustrations are a monumental portion of this books message. A perfect gift." Read more

Reviews with images

See all photos

Top reviews from the United States

Translate all reviews to English

There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.

Sherry Ellis
Charming Story with a Lesson That's Not Just for Kids
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2013
Verified Purchase

Dylan, like most little boys, is a kid who notices things: mismatched boots, an upside down newspaper, a cat eating a bone, and a backwards number "5." His mom, like most grown-ups, notices very little. She rushes through life, going from place to place, trying to get through an endless list of things to do. When Dylan and his mom go into a crowded subway station, Dylan hears beautiful music. It's coming from a violinist. He wants to stop and listen, but of course Mom is too busy for that. She whisks him home, and only much later realizes what a wonderful thing she has missed.

The Man with the Violin is based on the true story of an experiment that violinist, Joshua Bell, did in a Washington D.C. subway station. The story is told in a charming way with language a child would enjoy. Words like, "grr-rumble," and "ro-o-oar," and "patter, " and "clatter," bring sounds to life throughout the book. Probably the strongest aspect of the book is the illustrations. Illustrator, Dusan Petricic visually creates the sounds of music through swirling, colorful lines, and the noise of the station is depicted as sharp, angular, dark lines. Also, the objects Dylan observes, are cleverly illustrated in color while what the mother observes is drawn in dull, boring shades of gray. Children will enjoy picking out the humorous items, such as the mismatched boots, and seeing the splotches of color on things Dylan has noticed.

While the story is written for children, the inherent lesson in the book is one that would most benefit the adults reading it. Namely, that one should not rush through life, but rather pause to enjoy it.

The Man with the Violin is a book that would appeal to children ages 4-8. Fans of Joshua Bell would also enjoy this book, as there is a brief description of the actual experiment and a postscript written by Joshua Bell. As noted on the back cover, a portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to a charity that promotes engagement with music among young people.

Read more

23 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
jeane c.
Charming book
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013
Verified Purchase
How often do we go about daily routine and miss life around us? This book is about that. Joshua Bell, young violin virtuoso, played his Stradivarius, in a busy subway station and the majority of people passed without noticing him. Most who noticed were children.

This precious book tells that story. Although it's a book for children, it's also a "slow down and enjoy", lesson for all of us. I had to do some research to find a copy and I'll share it with others now.

I went to a Joshua Bell website and saw the video of his performance in that subway station. Amazing.

Read more

Helpful

Report
Dragon_ball_dub
interesting idea for music inspiration
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2013
Verified Purchase
I will go ahead and give this 5/5 because there is no real way to improve on the story with loosing the child-friendly appeal.

once upon a time famous violinist Joshua Bell participated in an experiment where he played in a NY subway and pretty much no one payed any attention. (with a few exceptions of course.)

This is the story of one little boy who was inspired by the music even though everyone around him barely even noticed. It is a simple story that can be read to kid or used as a teaching tool.

Read more

4 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Retired Teacher
A book for the young children who notice things
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
Verified Purchase
This is a delightful picture book for all the young children who notice things and listen. It is based on a true, and well-publicized event in January 2007, when the virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell, dressed as a street musician, played his Stradivarius violin for 43 minutes in L'Enfant Plaza Subway Station in Washington, D.C., as part of an experiment. Over 1,000 people walked past, barely noticing, never clapping. Whenever a child passed, he or she tried to stop, but an adult always rushed the child along. Dylan, the boy in the book, could have been one of those children. This is also a book for the adults who care for and teach young children, to remind them not to be too busy to listen when the children are trying to tell them something, and for the adults to encourage the children to observe even more. I was aware of the 2007 event, but didn't know about this book, until, in September 2014, Joshua Bell played another concert in Union Station in Washington, which had been announced, to an audience of hundreds. It was through reportage of this concert, that I learned of the book.

Read more

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Marina Poplavskaya Guedouar
Must have collectible book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
Verified Purchase
Is a true story and is said in a simple way, that depicts our modern reality. Great for smaller kids as well as for adults.
Josh is a great human being and a great musician that has everything to do with kind living. Book fits his character very well.

Read more

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Charles Dickens
Lovely story!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2014
Verified Purchase
I have a copy of the newspaper account of Joshua Bell playing in the subway, and I have been fortunate enough to have seen him in concert. This is a very nice little book about a great musician, and is an encouragement to all to get involved in whatever you are interested in - whether it is football, ballet -- or playing the violin!!

Read more

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Monica Henao
Me encanta este libro
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
Verified Purchase
Esta ne perfectas condiciones y es una libro maravilloso.

Read more

Helpful

Report
Translate review to English
Amazon Customer
Take time to smell the roses
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014
Verified Purchase
This is based on a true story. Joshua Bell, a famous violinist performed an experiment by dressing in ordinary clothes and playing in a subway while people passed by. It was a test to see how many people would stop to listen. Parents would be going by with their children, always in a hurry. The children always wanted to stop and listen to this beautiful music, but the moms and dads were always in a hurry and had no time to listen to this wonderful musician - never realizing that they had an opportunity to hear a free concert that normally would cost quite a few dollars.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Zt614OaFL._SS300_.jpg

Read more

Helpful

Report

Top reviews from other countries

Giulia Tesoriero
Beautiful illustrations, lovely story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2013
Verified Purchase

I'm a big fan of Joshua Bell, and the story is a lovely way to pass on the love of music and appreciation for the beautiful things on to the children.

Read more
Report
Faith Vint
It's a beautiful book about the beauty and magic that music brings ...
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2018
Verified Purchase
It's a beautiful book about the beauty and magic that music brings into our lives. It is also beautifully illustrated to show the music "flowing" around the passersby as the man plays his violin. My heart warmed to know it is actually a true story.

Read more
Report
Mumathome
Not one we'd read over and over
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2017
Verified Purchase
Lovely use of senses with nonfiction at the end that I found very interesting - my 6 year son didn't though

Read more
Report
Eleanor McLeod
I gave this book to my grandson and a curious ...
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2015
Verified Purchase
I gave this book to my grandson and a curious thin happened. My daughter, rushing to her job one day, after having read the story to her son, rhe night before, stopped herself in the busy underground world of the Toronto subway, to listen to a musician playing there. A lovely book which reminds us to let our minds be quiet and just listen.

Read more
Report
Irma Monique
This is a beautiful book. I will give it to my grandson ...
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2015
Verified Purchase
This is a beautiful book. I will give it to my grandson when he turns 4 next summer. I love the way the artist draws music and other sounds.

Read more
Report

See more reviews

Amazon Prime includes:

Follow the author

The Man With the Violin Paperback – Picture Book, March 22, 2016

Purchase options and add-ons

Frequently bought together

Customers who viewed this item also viewed

Editorial Reviews

Review

About the Author

Product details

Videos

About the author

Kathy Stinson

Customer reviews

Review this product

Customers say

Select to learn more

Images in this review

Reviews with images

it tells you who joshua bell is get the book

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.

Top reviews from other countries

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations, lovely story.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a beautiful book about the beauty and magic that music brings ...

3.0 out of 5 stars Not one we'd read over and over

5.0 out of 5 stars I gave this book to my grandson and a curious ...

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautiful book. I will give it to my grandson ...

Beautiful illustrations, lovely story.

It's a beautiful book about the beauty and magic that music brings ...

Not one we'd read over and over

I gave this book to my grandson and a curious ...

This is a beautiful book. I will give it to my grandson ...