Lina promises a song for the neighborhood picnic. Join her and Grandpa in Paris, listen to a bell, the river and a bird, and help her find a little tune to share.
Lina has promised to sing at the neighbourhood picnic in Paris, but she can’t think of a tune. Her grandfather suggests they listen. On their walk she hears a bicycle bell, the swish of the Seine and a bird’s high chirp. When the street gets too noisy, Grandpa lays out three cards: “One sound at a time.” Lina hums her tune, he plays along on his red accordion, and she sings it for the neighbours.
What children can explore
Describing sounds: bright, soft and high
When everything feels like too much, take one thing at a time
Turning everyday sounds into a little song
Talk about it after reading
What three sounds did Lina hear on her walk?
When there were too many sounds, what did Grandpa suggest?
Which sound would you put in your own little song?
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