The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi

Andrews, Julie,Hamilton, Emma Walton

ISBN 10: 031626590X / ISBN 13: 9780316265904

Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2022

First Edition, Later Printing. Not price-clipped ($18.99 price intact). Published by Little Brown, 2022. Quarto. Purple pictorial boards with illustrated endpapers. Signed by authors Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton directly on title page. Signed in person. Not tipped-in. Flat signed, not inscribed. Book is like new; clean and crisp with no writing or names. Binding tight and pages crisp. Corners sharp. Dust jacket is like new. A flawless copy of this wonderful new children s book by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton! ISBN: 9780316265904. All proceeds from signed Julie Andrews books go to Southampton Books. Seller Inventory # 102407

Synopsis:

A stunning new picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, that introduces readers to the remarkable story of the development of written music, and speaks to the beauty of music and the power of perseverance. Featuring the illustrated lyrics to "Do-Re-Mi" and an author's note about Julie Andrews's connection to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein song!

Centuries ago, a young Italian monk named Guido longed to find a way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time, Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the foundation for learning music today, and inspired the famous song "Do-Re-Mi," which Julie Andrews sang in the beloved movie The Sound of Music.

This richly illustrated picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, bestselling author Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido d'Arezzo's development of musical notation. In addition to the lyrics of "Do-Re-Mi" illustrated in full color, the backmatter includes an author's note, extensive historical notes, and a glossary.

About the Author: Julie Andrews is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment, best known for her performances in The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and The Princess Diaries. Julie has been a celebrated children's book author for over thirty years, and her works include Mandy, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, and the Little Bo series. Her memoir, Home, was #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Fedele, Chiara
Condition: Like New
Dust Jacket Condition: Like New
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.