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Piper Chen Sings

Author Phillipa Soo, Maris Pasquale Doran
Read by Phillipa Soo
$5.00 US
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On sale Apr 02, 2024 | 8 Minutes | 9780593826478
Age 4-8 years
Sales rights: World
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An empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with singing a solo at her school concert. Inspired by the childhood experience of award-winning actress Phillipa Soo who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton.

Piper Chen loves nothing more than to sing. She sings to the sun, and she sings to the moon. She sings to her stuffed animals and with the birds outside her window. So, when her music teacher asks if Piper would like to sing a solo in her school’s Spring Sing, all she can say is “yes!” But as practice continues, doubt and worry creep in and Piper’s confidence wavers. She feels like butterflies are having a dance party in her belly. At home, Piper finds Nai Nai, her grandmother, at the piano. They’ve always shared a love of music, and Piper knows if anyone can help her through the unsettling feeling in her stomach and to shine her brightest at the Spring Concert, it’s Nai Nai.

Sisters-in-law Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran have created a cheerful intergenerational story that inspires confidence in the face of nervousness.
★ "This book sings." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "....An energetic debut that centers mindfulness and intergenerational wisdom." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Debut authors Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran, buoyed by Qin Leng's delightful illustrations, offer empowering, entertaining encouragement in Piper Chen Sings." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Expressive and whimsical....this is recommended for collections needing a boost in stories about processing difficult emotions." —School Library Journal

"A reassuring nudge to nervous listeners that their talents and identities can be shared, if they choose, and celebrated." —The Bulletin

"Piper’s sincerity and the themes of courage and self expression make this book an uplifting choice, inspiring readers to embrace their passions and face their fears with courage." —The Horn Book

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An empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with singing a solo at her school concert. Inspired by the childhood experience of award-winning actress Phillipa Soo who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton.

Piper Chen loves nothing more than to sing. She sings to the sun, and she sings to the moon. She sings to her stuffed animals and with the birds outside her window. So, when her music teacher asks if Piper would like to sing a solo in her school’s Spring Sing, all she can say is “yes!” But as practice continues, doubt and worry creep in and Piper’s confidence wavers. She feels like butterflies are having a dance party in her belly. At home, Piper finds Nai Nai, her grandmother, at the piano. They’ve always shared a love of music, and Piper knows if anyone can help her through the unsettling feeling in her stomach and to shine her brightest at the Spring Concert, it’s Nai Nai.

Sisters-in-law Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran have created a cheerful intergenerational story that inspires confidence in the face of nervousness.

Praise

★ "This book sings." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "....An energetic debut that centers mindfulness and intergenerational wisdom." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Debut authors Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran, buoyed by Qin Leng's delightful illustrations, offer empowering, entertaining encouragement in Piper Chen Sings." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Expressive and whimsical....this is recommended for collections needing a boost in stories about processing difficult emotions." —School Library Journal

"A reassuring nudge to nervous listeners that their talents and identities can be shared, if they choose, and celebrated." —The Bulletin

"Piper’s sincerity and the themes of courage and self expression make this book an uplifting choice, inspiring readers to embrace their passions and face their fears with courage." —The Horn Book

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Educator Guide for Piper Chen Sings

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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