Andrea’s Fiddle

By: Blaine Klippenstein, 

Age: 4+  | Published by: Christie Jedele

ISBN: 9781896201825

Includes Bonus CD! A lovely hardcover edition with vivid watercolour illustrations, Andrea's Fiddle tells the story of a young girl who receives a special gift of a fiddle from her Grandfather. Through the fiddle, readers are acquainted with the story of Andrea s great-great-Grandfather and his friend the Old Spruce tree. They are also introduced to a number of classic fiddle standards, which they can then listen to on the bonus CD included with the book. This CD features Desmond Lagace playing songs from the story and providing a tutorial for aspiring fiddlers, as well as narration of the book by Susan Dupuis. Andrea s Fiddle is entirely made-in-Manitoba product, with all printing and CD recording done locally.

Keywords: 
Canada,  Canadian history,  dance,  fiddle,  instrument,  jigs,  Métis,  music,  reels,  tradition,  tree,  trees,  wood carving,  wood working,