Founder and the Day the Music Stopped

Founder and the Day the Music Stopped

Author
authorFounder

A heartwarming story about a boy named Founder who loves music and works patiently with his grandmother to repair a broken piano at school. The narrative encourages perseverance, care, and the joy of bringing music back to life, suitable for early readers and young children.

age5 - 8 years old
emotional intelligence
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