Frederico, the Mouse Violinist Virtual Book Tour June 2011

Frederico the Mouse Violinist

Join Mayra Calvani, author of the children’s picture book, Frederico, the Mouse Violinist (Guardian Angel Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere on June 6 – 17 2011 on her third virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!

About Mayra Calvani

Mayra Calvani 3 Mayra Calvani writes fiction and nonfiction for children and adults.  Her nonfiction work, The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing was a ForeWord Best Book of the Year Award winner. She’s had over 300 stories, articles, interviews and reviews published. Frederico, the Mouse Violinist is her fifth and latest children’s picture book.

Mayra reviews for SimplySharly.com and is co-editor of Voice in the Dark Ezine. She also offers book reviewing workshops online. Visit her website at www.MayraCalvani.com. For her children’s books, visit www.MayrasSecretBookcase.com. You can find Voice in the Dark at http://voice-in-the-dark.com.

Connect with Mayra at Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mayra-Calvanis-Fan-Page/162383023775888?created and Twitter at http://twitter.com/mcalvani.

About Frederico, the Mouse Violinist

Frederico

Frederico is a little mouse with a big dream: he wants to become a violinist. Each day he watches as Stradivari makes his famous violins. Each night, he sneaks into the workshop to play. But the violins are too big! Then, unbeknown to Frederico, Stradivari sees him playing and begins carving a tiny device. Could it be a famous Strad especially for Frederico?

IBA Finalist Frederico the Mouse Violinist was selected an “Award-Winning Finalist in the ‘Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction’ category of the 2011 International  Book Awards.

Read the Excerpt!

Frederico was a little mouse with a big name: F-R-E-D-E-R-I-C-O.
He lived in Cremona, Italy, in the workshop of a famous violin maker named Antonio Stradivari.
During the day from the tool shelf, he peeked at the luthier making his celebrated Stradivarius violins. The mouse sighed with longing. His pink nose twitched at the strong smell of wood and varnish, the oil used to make violins glossy.

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Here’s what critics are saying about Frederico, the Mouse Violinist!

Mayra Calvani, author of several children’s books including Crash; The Magic Violin; and Humberto, the Bookworm Hamster, has given us a really cute story, gorgeously illustrated by K. C. Snider, that also contains some good historical background about Antonio Stradivari and some very interesting information about the violin.  The text makes reference to several parts of the violin.  At the end there is a page of additional material about Stradivari along with several pages of activities, such as matching the names of parts of a violin with their pictures, finding the words from the glossary in the story, and doing a word search and find puzzle. Frederico, the Mouse Violinist is a wonderful way to introduce youngsters to the violin and to encourage budding music students to learn more about their subject.  As a music lover, I found it enjoyable and highly recommend it.

–Home School Book Review

Frederico, the Mouse Violinist is an absolutely wonderful children’s picture book. Through a delightful story, the author teaches about the world’s most famous violin maker, Antonio Stradivari, along with various parts of the violin.  But, what has a mouse to do with Stradivari and violins? Well, Calvani cleverly weaved a story that has Frederico living in the home where Stradivari creates his masterpieces.

— –Karen Cioffi, Writing for Children and More

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Frederico, the Mouse Violinist Virtual Book Tour Schedule

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books kk Monday, June 6

Book reviewed at Family Literacy and You

“I very highly recommend this book for ALL children 4+. I’d personally like to see a series created showing the various types of instruments – there are the Woodwind, Percussion, BRASS, and of course the Strings instruments.”

Tuesday, June 7

Book reviewed at 4 the Love of Books

“Your child will also fall in love with Frederico, the mouse who lives in Antonio’s workshop.  The illustrations are just as gorgeous as the book is intriguing.  The illustrations are done very well.”

Mayra Calvani - Healing Hearts Wednesday, June 8

Book reviewed at Healing Hearts

Thursday, June 9

Book reviewed at Ellis Reviews & Life

“This is a really cute book that introduces violins to young children. It is perfect for a music teacher or just a music lover who wants to expose their children to this instrument. I like how all of the parts of the violin are in bold print throughout the story.”

Interviewed at Blogcritics

“I love the creative process, from idea to writing that first draft. Once I start revising, the right brain steps in and everything becomes more difficult. The process becomes more cold and calculated.”

Friday, June 10

Book reviewed at Write for a Reader

Monday, June 13

Book reviewed at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

“All in all, a wonderful story for readers of all ages.  Small ones will delight in the artwork whilst still being captivated by the simple story.  Older readers will enjoy the same vantage points on another level, including a potentially increased desire to read.  One final note about this unique title…..upon reaching books end, you get a brief glimpse at the man himself, Antonio Stradivari, along with a glossary of terms, and a few activities to add a bit of memorable fun the reading experience.  A wonderful touch that is sure to excite those that love a truly interactive yet educational read.”

Tuesday, June 14

Book reviewed at Library of Clean Reads

Wednesday, June 15

Guest blogging at Literal Exposure

Thursday, June 16

Book reviewed at Virginia Beach Publishing Examiner RESCHEDULING

Friday, June 17

Book reviewed at Booksnatchers

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Mayra Calvani’s  FREDERICO, THE MOUSE VIOLINIST VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ‘10 will officially begin on June 6 and end on July 17 ’11. Please contact Dorothy Thompson at thewriterslife@yahoo.com if you are interested in hosting and/or reviewing her book. Thank you!

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