The power of music and art

Emily's Piano

by Charlotte Gingras

illustrations by Stephane Jorisch

Every family has its troubles. Emily’s mother is depressed, her grandmother’s in a nursing home, and her father is having an affair. Even the piano has been sold - a sign that her family is about to collapse. If she could find the piano, Emily thinks, her family will be happy again.

In just 60 pages, Charlotte Gingras has crafted a beautiful story about the healing power of music. A perfect gem. 

Following My Paint Brush

by Dulari Devi (as told to Gita Wolf)

Dulari Devi could not read or write, but she could create pictures in her mind. One day, she made a bird out of mud. The next day, after seeing her employer in a painting class, she asked for painting lessons. Soon, she began painting every day. Filled with her vibrantly coloured creations, Dulari's story shows how art can transform a life.